Adani Defence to Build South Asia’s Largest Missile Facility

Adani Defence has announced a ₹2,500 crore investment to establish a missile manufacturing hub in Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh. The facility is being positioned as South Asia’s largest private-sector missile ecosystem, integrating the entire value chain from raw materials to mission-ready missile systems. It is expected to generate around 5,000 direct and indirect jobs, while also strengthening India’s defence self-reliance under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.

The hub will produce medium- and long-range missile systems and manufacture critical inputs such as composite propellants, TNT, and explosive-grade materials. By supporting over 50 MSMEs, the project aims to create a specialised defence supply chain. Strategically located near the Gwalior defence cluster, it complements Adani’s existing facilities in Kanpur, Hyderabad, and Gwalior.

This development carries national significance by reducing dependence on imported missile systems and accelerating the induction of indigenous technologies into the armed forces. Regionally, it positions Shivpuri–Guna as a defence hub, contributing to industrial growth in Madhya Pradesh.The project also comes with challenges, including execution timelines, infrastructure requirements, and geopolitical sensitivities. Its success will depend on effective collaboration with MSMEs and alignment with DRDO programmes.

The project also comes with challenges, including execution timelines, infrastructure requirements, and geopolitical sensitivities. Its success will depend on effective collaboration with MSMEs and alignment with DRDO programmes.

The investment comes at a pivotal stage in India's indigenous missile journey. Following successful Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) trials conducted in partnership with Adani Defence & Aerospace, several next-generation missile systems are moving towards production, including the Next Generation Anti-Radiation Missile (NGARM), RUDRAM-II, Naval Anti-Ship Missile–Short Range (NASM-SR), Long-Range Glide Bomb (LRGB 'Gaurav') and the Tactical Autonomous Reconnaissance and Attack (TARA) system.

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.”

Mr 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."