Adani Defence Sets ₹10,000 Cr Expansion for Arms Production

Adani Defence is preparing for one of its biggest scale-ups yet, as the company moves to triple its investment across ammunition, aerospace, and advanced defence manufacturing.

The group is set to pump ₹10,000 crore into its growing defence portfolio over the next few years, adding to the ₹5,000 crore already deployed. A senior company official confirmed the plan, calling it a decisive push toward deeper domestic capability.

At the heart of this expansion is the company’s vast Kanpur complex, which has now grown from 500 acres to 750 acres. This site currently produces cups, cases, and projectiles for small-calibre ammunition with an annual capacity of 300 million rounds.

The next wave includes medium-calibre ammunition by January 2027 with 8 million rounds a year, and large-calibre ammunition operational early next year at 3 lakh rounds annually. The company also aims to activate its primer and propellant units by 2027.

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“Adani Group has already invested around ₹5,000 crore and plans to invest ₹10,000 crore across different business lines in defence and aerospace over the next few years,” said Ashok Wadhwan, head of Land Systems, Defence and Aerospace at Adani Group.

The Hyderabad plant, spread across 20 acres, is being strengthened as well, with upgrades in unmanned systems, electronic warfare, and loitering munitions. According to company executives, the priority is to meet the needs of the Indian Armed Forces before turning to global markets. Once all facilities are fully functional, the supply chain is expected to be 100% indigenous, reducing import dependence.

The new investment will power manufacturing scale-up, high-end technology development, and new product lines in drones, missiles, aerospace components, and underwater systems. Demand across these segments has risen after “Operation Sindoor,” aligning with the government’s push for stronger domestic production under Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat.