Adani unveils South Asia's largest ammunition and missiles complex in Kanpur, to add 4,000 jobs

[Joe Shearer]

Will dial Rahul Gandhi tomorrow.

Do that.
Ask people around if you need help figuring out the numbers.

 

[suriya]

Indian private industries in defence sector would rule the roost in coming years. An era of indigenisation can truly began that was waiting to happen. Pvt industries bring cut throat capitalism efficiency.

 

[Joe Shearer]

Indian private industries in defence sector would rule the roost in coming years. An era of indigenisation can truly began that was waiting to happen. Pvt industries bring cut throat capitalism efficiency.

In the hands of the Kalyani Group, of L&T, of Tata, of Mahindra, or of a whole slew of aviation and aeronautical start-ups especially in Hyderabad and in Bengaluru, yes. Not otherwise.

 

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More than 85% of Indian Army's ammunition is now being sourced indigenously and the force has already prepared a blueprint of time-bound indigenisation plan of all ammunition currently imported, says Indian Army chief.

Chief of Army Staff General Manoj Pande who was present at the function along with other senior colleagues and personnel, said his force has a large ammunition inventory comprising 175 variants of different calibre and type, ranging from those needed for vintage platforms to advanced precision-guided munitions. Out of these, 134 ammunition variants have already been indigenised through efforts of DRDO, Defence Public Sector Units and Private Industry. However, due to production constraints, capacities and large requirements, for both operational and training needs, there exists a demand versus supply gap, which needs to be met through a diverse indigenous vendor base of private industry, General Pande told the gathering.

He also mentioned that 32 variants of ammunition in twelve categories were identified in Phase One for manufacture by the Indian Industry. “All cases are likely to fructify in the next one year, as per the envisaged timelines. Approval has been already obtained for five additional ammunition categories to be developed in Phase Two. Simultaneously, MAKE Programmes for developing new generation ammunition including the Electronic Fuses currently not held in the inventory, are also being progressed”, the General pointed out.

‘In-house development’​

“The aim is to build up ammunition stocks to desired levels, minimise imports and achieve self-sufficiency in the country, have multiple sources of supply, and possess indigenous manufacturing capability,” a defence source in the know said. “First step is to indigenise all import-dependent ammunition — major platforms with long-term requirement.”

As part of this, indigenisation of more than 30 variants, amounting to about ₹16,000 crores, is under way and five or six variants of ammunition have been identified for production through the Indian industry, which will expand the indigenous vendor base, the source said. “Subsequently, next-generation high-tech ammunition based on research and development is being identified for in-house development.”

Against the backdrop of the Ladakh stand-off and the war in Ukraine, a clear road map is in place for ammunition procurement and the long-term requirement for 10 years has been finalised, defence sources said on the efforts to secure supply chains and avoid any impact on operational preparedness.

Already, about 85% of the ammunition requirement has been indigenised, from both the public and private sectors, sources said.

‘In-house development’​

“The aim is to build up ammunition stocks to desired levels, minimise imports and achieve self-sufficiency in the country, have multiple sources of supply, and possess indigenous manufacturing capability,” a defence source in the know said. “First step is to indigenise all import-dependent ammunition — major platforms with long-term requirement.”

As part of this, indigenisation of more than 30 variants, amounting to about ₹16,000 crores, is under way and five or six variants of ammunition have been identified for production through the Indian industry, which will expand the indigenous vendor base, the source said. “Subsequently, next-generation high-tech ammunition based on research and development is being identified for in-house development.”

On the broad break-up of ammunition procurement between domestic production and imports, sources said that 85% of the ammunition has been indigenised, with a bulk of it being met by the Defence Public Sector Undertakings and the rest by the Indian industry. Less than 10% is met purely through direct imports and there is also some amount of legacy platforms in small numbers that are in the process of being phased out, a second source said.

For the Indian Army, most of its armoured fleet is of Russian-origin and the air defence has several legacy systems. About 10 to 12 ammunition categories in over 30 variants are being indigenised on priority, with a particular emphasis on air defence, mechanised infantry, armoured and artillery, the first source stated, adding that these cases were currently undergoing field trials. While earlier efforts to open up ammunition manufacturing to the private sector had not made progress, several Indian private companies are now in the race to manufacture ammunition in the country.

Adani Defence & Aerospace’s to manufacture Army’s ammunition & missile in UP defence corridor : Indian Army chief

Adani Defence & Aerospace’s two mega facilities to manufacture different calibre ammunition and missiles were inaugurated in the UP defence corridor at Kanpur.

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Army finalises ammunition requirement for 10 years, banks on indigenous manufacturing

The aim is to build up ammunition stocks to desired levels, minimise imports, and achieve self-sufficiency in the country, said sources

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Simultaneously, MAKE Programmes for developing new generation ammunition including the Electronic Fuses currently not held in the inventory, are also being progressed”, the General pointed out.

MoD inks Rs 5336 cr contract with BEL to procure Electronic Fuzes for Indian Army

The defence ministry on Friday sealed an over Rs 5,300 crore deal with state-run Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) for procurement of electronic fuzes for the Indian Army for a period of 10 years.

An electronic fuze is an integral component of medium to heavy calibre artillery guns which provide sustained artillery firepower for military operations.

The ministry said the fuzes are being procured for usage in artillery guns which are capable of lethal engagements in various kinds of terrain including high-altitude areas along the northern borders.

It said the aim of the project is to build up ammunition stocks to minimise imports.

“The Ministry of Defence on December 15 signed a landmark contract with Bharat Electronics Ltd, Pune for procurement of electronic fuzes for the Indian Army for a period of 10 years, at a total cost of Rs 5,336.25 crore,” it said.

“As part of the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ vision, this contract has been signed for ammunition procurement under ‘manufacture of ammunition for Indian Army by Indian industry’, a government initiative for long term requirement of 10 years,” the ministry said in a statement.

It said the aim of the project is to achieve self-sufficiency in ammunition manufacturing, obtain critical technologies, and secure stock affected by supply chain disruption.

The electronic fuzes will be manufactured by the BEL at its Pune and upcoming Nagpur Plant.

“The project will generate employment for one-and-half lakh man days and encourage active participation of Indian industries including MSMEs in ammunition manufacturing and broaden ammunition manufacturing ecosystem in the country,” the ministry said.

Defence ministry inks over Rs 5,300 crore deal with BEL

The electronic fuzes will be manufactured by the BEL at its Pune and upcoming Nagpur Plant.

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50% Arms And Ammunition Produced At Kanpur Unit Will Be Exported: Adani Defence​

 

[DarkMatter]

What did poor Adani do? He did deliver the IAI licensed MALE drone to Indian Navy. So, they have a good track record?

In the hands of the Kalyani Group, of L&T, of Tata, of Mahindra, or of a whole slew of aviation and aeronautical start-ups especially in Hyderabad and in Bengaluru, yes. Not otherwise.

 

[onlinpunit]

What did poor Adani do? He did deliver the IAI licensed MALE drone to Indian Navy. So, they have a good track record?

Don't you know Adani is bad for India. Hear the speeches of Prince of congress.

 

[Guynextdoor]

The same OFB that supplied the allied war effort is now displaced in favour of those who are tarred with a saffron brush.

Sorry but OFB is both inefficient and outdated. We can continue to use them and continut to fight like it's the second world war.

 

[Guynextdoor]

@Joe Shearer Kalyani is already a major ammo manufacturer. Their focus is bigger in howitzers than on ammo. Let them to what they're good at.

 

[Joe Shearer]

What did poor Adani do? He did deliver the IAI licensed MALE drone to Indian Navy. So, they have a good track record?

I'll be happier a couple of years down the line. There are too many shady things going on in his corporate life.
Let's wait and see.

 

[Joe Shearer]

Don't you know Adani is bad for India. Hear the speeches of Prince of congress.

Try not to make more of an exhibition of yourself than you need to.

 

[Joe Shearer]

Sorry but OFB is both inefficient and outdated. We can continue to use them and continut to fight like it's the second world war.

Do you realise the scope and breadth of that world war, and how it dwarfs any military effort made by free India by a factor of a 1000 or so? We haven't fought any war more than 90 days or so.

What are you saying?

It isn't the technology, it's the volume, the mass production.

 

[Joe Shearer]

@Joe Shearer Kalyani is already a major ammo manufacturer. Their focus is bigger in howitzers than on ammo. Let them to what they're good at.

I meant it as a generic allusion, not about the specific product range. It would be appropriate for them to expand to make ammunition for the very guns that they have learnt to make.

 

[onlinpunit]

Do you realise the scope and breadth of that world war, and how it dwarfs any military effort made by free India by a factor of a 1000 or so? We haven't fought any war more than 90 days or so.

What are you saying?

It isn't the technology, it's the volume, the mass production.

OFB of WW era is same as the current version in terms of efficiency ?