The first private sector, two facilities for the manufacture of ammunition and missiles were opened by Adani Defence and Aerospace in Kanpur on February 26.
Key points
- The twin-facility complex, spread over 500 acres, was inaugurated by Army Chief Gen. Manoj Pande in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. 32 variants of ammunition in 12 categories were identified for manufacture by the Indian industry in phase one.
- The Kanpur complex is set to become one of the largest integrated ammunition manufacturing complexes in South Asia.
- It will produce high-quality small, medium and large calibre ammunition for the armed forces, paramilitary forces and police.
- The Kanpur unit of the Adani Defence and Aerospace became the first unit in the defence corridor project of the state government to start production.
