- Adani Ammunition Complex, Kanpur, honoured with the SIDM Champion Award 2025 for Design, Manufacturing and Testing Excellence in India.
- The recognition reinforces Adani Defence & Aerospace’s vision of strengthening India’s private defence manufacturing ecosystem and contributing to the country’s strategic self-reliance.
- The award underscores the Group’s long-term commitment to developing an indigenous, technologically advanced, and globally competitive defence manufacturing hub in
NE BUSINESS BUREAU
AHMEDABAD, NOV 1
Adani Defence & Aerospace, one of India’s leading defence and aerospace companies, on Saturday announced it has been honoured with the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM) Champion Award 2025 for Design, Manufacturing and Testing Excellence. This prestigious recognition was awarded for its cutting-edge Ammunition Complex in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.
The award was presented by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, in the presence of the Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, recognising the facility’s technological excellence and advanced manufacturing capabilities. Spread across 500 acres, the Adani Ammunition Complex represents India’s most advanced and integrated ammunition manufacturing ecosystem, developed with Industry 4.0 standards, automation, and artificial intelligence-driven precision systems to ensure consistency, safety, and superior quality across small, medium, and large calibre ammunition.
This recognition reaffirms Adani Defence & Aerospace’s commitment to developing world-class manufacturing capabilities that strengthen India’s indigenous defence production ecosystem, fully aligned with the government’s vision of “Made in India, Made for the World.”
Ashish Rajvanshi, CEO, Adani Defence & Aerospace, said, “The SIDM Champion Award is a testament to our efforts to create an indigenous, technology-driven defence manufacturing ecosystem that enhances the nation’s self-reliance and strengthens its strategic readiness. The Kanpur Ammunition Complex exemplifies how Industry 4.0-led innovation and scale can redefine India’s defence production landscape and position the country as a global manufacturing hub.”
The Adani Ammunition Complex continues to be a cornerstone in India’s journey towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat, enhancing national security through world-class infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, and a strong commitment to excellence.
