Adani Defence and Aerospace has revealed plans to produce up to 100,000 guns per year, marking a major boost to India’s self-reliant defence manufacturing ambitions.
The firm has already completed delivery of the initial batch of 2,000 ‘Prahar’ light machine guns, an indigenized version of Israel’s Negev NG7, according to The Week. CEO Ashish Rajwanshi highlighted that the production process incorporates Industry 4.0-driven digitization and rigorous quality controls, achieving defect rates of under 0.5 percent.
Beyond the Prahar program, the company intends to expand its product line to include assault rifles, pistols, sniper systems, and carbines. It is also preparing to launch a major ammunition complex in Kanpur, described as one of South Asia’s largest facilities spanning multiple calibres. Its Hyderabad operations, meanwhile, are dedicated to next-generation capabilities such as unmanned platforms, electronic warfare systems, and loitering munitions.
These developments align with a wider national trend toward defence indigenization. In March 2025, Bharat Forge and Tata Advanced Systems were awarded a contract to manufacture more than 300 indigenous 155mm Advanced Towed Artillery Gun Systems, with a strong emphasis on domestic sourcing. In October 2025, Airbus and Tata Advanced Systems inaugurated a private-sector H125 helicopter assembly line in Karnataka, marking a milestone for India’s aerospace industry.
Further momentum came in December 2025, when JSW Defence partnered with Shield AI to establish a $90-million drone manufacturing facility in Hyderabad for V-BAT systems. In addition, India has taken steps to localize precision weapon production, with Safran Electronics & Defense and Bharat Electronics Limited agreeing to jointly manufacture HAMMER precision-guided munitions and key subsystems within the country.
