Adani Defence Kanpur unit boosts India's AI-led self-reliance drive

 India is steadily transforming into a global hub for advanced defence manufacturing, with a strong push towards self-reliance under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.

At Adani Defence and Aerospace's facility in Kanpur, company CEO Ashish Rajvanshi highlights that India is steadily transforming into a global hub for advanced defence manufacturing, with a strong push towards self-reliance under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.

He noted that the country is developing growing capability in next-generation weapon systems, powered by technologies like Artificial Intelligence, cyber warfare, and network-centric platforms.

Rajvanshi noted that Adani Defence entered the defence manufacturing sector in 2018-19 and today stands among the largest private defence manufacturing entities in the country.

The Kanpur facility is currently producing small-calibre ammunition. Soon, production of large-calibre defence weapons will also begin. The factory has an annual production capacity of 150 million rounds, which will be scaled up to 300 million by December 2025.

According to Rajvanshi, the facility is an example of indigenous manufacturing. Key processes, including primer filling, casing, and final assembly, are managed by Indian experts, ensuring complete Atmanirbharta. An integrated firing range on-site enables real-time testing of indigenously developed weapons and ammunition for accuracy and reliability.