Adani
Adani's mega defence project aims to create 5,000 jobs in Madhya Pradesh
Adani Defence & Aerospace, the defence and aerospace arm of Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL), on Monday announced it broke ground on a Rs. 2,500-crore project in Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh (MP), to establish South Asia's largest private-sector missile ecosystem.
The advanced missile ecosystem with composite propellant and Trinitrotoluene (TNT) production at a single location, will create an at-scale capability that is a first for India's private sector.
The company said the investment will generate 5,000 direct and indirect skilled jobs, create new opportunities for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
Welcoming the investment, Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Dr Mohan Yadav said, “This landmark investment reinforces the state’s emergence as a preferred destination for strategic manufacturing. It will strengthen India's indigenous defence ecosystem while accelerating industrial growth and attracting more high-value investments to the state.”
Highlighting its transformational impact on the region, Union Minister and Member of Parliament from Guna, Jyotiraditya Scindia said, “This landmark project marks the beginning of a new industrial chapter for the Shivpuri-Guna region. By bringing advanced defence manufacturing to the heart of our state, the facility will create high-quality employment opportunities and build a strong industrial ecosystem for the future.”
Jeet Adani, Director, Adani Defence & Aerospace, said: “Today marks the beginning of something truly significant. This project brings together missile system integration with the production of the materials needed to build advanced missile systems, all at one location, creating South Asia's largest private-sector missile ecosystem. We are proud to bring this sovereign capability to Madhya Pradesh, strengthening India's defence preparedness and contributing to Aatmanirbhar Bharat."
The facility will combine advanced manufacturing technologies, automated production systems and globally benchmarked safety standards to support multiple missile programmes simultaneously.
Designed to meet the requirements of the Indian Armed Forces as well as trusted international partners, it will strengthen India's strategic defence industrial capabilities while reinforcing the country's position as a reliable supplier of precision-guided munitions.
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