Adani Defence & Aerospace has begun construction of a ₹2,500-crore defence manufacturing complex in Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh, marking a major expansion of India’s private-sector missile production capabilities.
The upcoming facility is expected to become one of South Asia’s largest private defence ecosystems and will support the manufacturing of advanced missile systems, including the indigenous Rudram-I and Rudram-II air-to-surface missile platforms, after receiving necessary production clearances.
The Shivpuri complex is part of India’s broader push to strengthen domestic defence manufacturing under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative. The facility is expected to improve indigenous production capacity, create a stronger defence supply chain and reduce dependence on imported weapon systems.
The Rudram missile family, developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), is designed primarily for Suppression of Enemy Air Defences (SEAD) missions. These missiles allow fighter aircraft to target hostile radar installations, communication systems and air defence networks from stand-off distances.
The Rudram-I has already entered service with the Indian Air Force and provides an indigenous anti-radiation capability. Integrated with platforms such as the Su-30MKI, the missile can detect and engage enemy radar emissions, allowing aircraft to operate more effectively in heavily defended airspace.
The next-generation Rudram-II represents a significant advancement with improved range, speed and guidance capabilities. The missile is designed to engage a wider range of strategic targets, including radar systems, command centres and other high-value installations.
The new Shivpuri facility is expected to play an important role in transitioning these missile programmes from development stages to large-scale production. Adani Defence, working as a Development-cum-Production Partner (DcPP) with DRDO, will support the manufacturing and integration of these advanced systems.
The project highlights the growing role of private companies in India’s defence sector. Along with missile production, the facility is expected to develop capabilities across areas such as propulsion systems, electronic components, guidance technologies and final weapon integration.
For the Indian Air Force, expanded production of indigenous stand-off weapons will enhance operational readiness by ensuring greater availability of precision strike systems during future missions.
The ₹2,500-crore investment represents a significant step towards building a self-reliant defence manufacturing ecosystem and strengthening India’s position in advanced aerospace and missile technologies.
