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Reliance Infrastructure Ltd. is making major strides in India’s defence sector, with a greenfield manufacturing facility in Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, a focus on urgent supply of System Vulcano 155mm artillery shells, and a strengthened partnership with Diehl Defence. These initiatives align with India’s selfreliance goals, boosting domestic defence production and exports.
Key Highlights:
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Ratnagiri Defence Facility: Reliance Infra is setting up India’s largest privatesector defence manufacturing hub, covering 1,000 acres under the Dhirubhai Ambani Defence City (DADC) initiative.
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System Vulcano 155mm Production: The facility will manufacture up to 200,000 artillery shells annually, ensuring critical ammunition supply for the Indian Armed Forces.
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Strategic Partnership with Diehl Defence: Reliance Defence has expanded its collaboration with Germany’s Diehl Defence, focusing on advanced missile systems and precisionguided munitions.
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Export Targets: Reliance Infra aims to achieve ₹3,000 crore in defence exports by 2027, with ₹1,500 crore expected this year, targeting European and Southeast Asian markets.
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Boost to ‘Make in India’ Initiative: The project aligns with India’s defence selfreliance goals, ensuring critical ammunition supply for the armed forces while enhancing export potential.
With these strategic moves, Reliance Infra is poised to transform India’s defence manufacturing landscape, reinforcing national security and global competitiveness.
Sources: India Infoline, Business World, Rheinmetall
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