Reliance Infrastructure Ltd, led by Anil Ambani, has announced a major investment initiative, committing Rs 10,000 crore over the next decade to establish India’s largest integrated defense project in Ratnagiri, Maharashtra. This venture, known as the Dhirubhai Ambani Defence City (DADC), will be developed on 1,000 acres in the Watad Industrial Area and is poised to be the largest greenfield project in the defense sector undertaken by a private entity in India.
As part of its investment strategy, Reliance Infrastructure aims to manufacture a diverse range of explosives, ammunition, and small arms, with plans to form joint ventures with up to six leading global defense companies. The project will focus on producing various types of ammunition, including small to large calibers and terminally guided munitions (TGM), with an emphasis on catering to export markets for both civil and military applications.
Reliance Infrastructure has already demonstrated its capabilities in defense, having exported equipment worth over Rs 1,000 crore through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Jai Armaments Ltd and Reliance Defence Ltd, which hold government licenses for arms and ammunition manufacturing.
While the company has not disclosed specific names for potential joint venture partners, it currently collaborates with established French defense firms such as Dassault Aviation and Thales. These partnerships reflect Reliance’s commitment to expanding its footprint in the global defense market.
This ambitious project underscores Reliance Infrastructure’s strategic entry into the defense sector. By leveraging existing collaborations and seeking new partnerships, the company aims to bolster its position in both domestic and international markets, capitalizing on the growing importance of the defense industry in India’s economy.
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