Maharashtra
Rajnath Singh Inaugurates Ammunition Facility in Nagpur
- 21 Jan 2026
- 2 min read
Why in News?
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated a state-of-the-art Medium Caliber Ammunition Manufacturing Facility at Solar Defence & Aerospace Limited in Nagpur, Maharashtra.
Key Points:
- Aim: The facility is aimed at strengthening India’s domestic defence production capacity and reducing dependence on imports.
- Features of the Facility: Designed for indigenous production of critical ammunition for the Indian Armed Forces.
- Equipped with modern manufacturing technologies to ensure quality, safety, and efficiency.
- Expected to enhance timely availability of defence supplies during both peace and conflict situations.
- Export Milestone: During the visit, the Defence Minister flagged off the first tranche of Guided Pinaka rockets for export to Armenia, highlighting India's growing role as a global defence exporter.
- Aatmanirbharta Vision: The Minister set a target to increase private sector participation in defence manufacturing to 50% or more in the near future.
- Ending Import Dependency: The facility addresses past challenges where ammunition shortages hampered India’s defence preparedness.
- Technological Shift: The plant’s high level of automation ensures the production of high-quality, reliable ammunition domestically, reducing the need for foreign procurement.
- Global Hub Ambition: The government intends to position India as a global manufacturing hub for ammunition, supported by a "unique synergy" between experienced public sector institutions and a rapidly growing private sector.
