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India Aims to Be Global Ammunition Hub, Says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated a Medium Caliber Ammunition Facility in Nagpur, declaring India's ambition to become a global hub for ammunition production. He reflected on past vulnerabilities where equipment was limited by ammunition shortages, a situation deemed unacceptable for a capable nation. Singh expressed confidence that India is now advancing steadily in domestic ammunition manufacturing with a focus on quality and reliability. He emphasized strengthening the private sector, aiming for it to constitute 50% of defence production and mandating significant indigenous content in all systems.

Key Points: India Aims for Global Ammunition Production Hub

  • Inaugurates Medium Caliber Ammunition Facility
  • Highlights past shortages now being addressed
  • Stresses quality and reliability in production
  • Targets 50% private sector role in defence
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"India aims to become global hub for ammunition production," Rajnath Singh highlights self-reliance in Defence

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurates facility, outlines India's push for self-reliance and private sector role in defence ammunition manufacturing.

"Our goal is for India to become a global hub for ammunition production - Rajnath Singh"

Nagpur, January 18

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that India aims to become a global hub for ammunition production, highlighting the country's growing self-reliance in defence manufacturing during the inauguration of the facility in Nagpur.

Defence Minister said that, "Our goal is for India to become a global hub for ammunition production".

He inaugurated the Medium Caliber Ammunition Facility at Solar Defence and Aerospace Plant in Nagpur.

Rajnath Singh said, "If I talk about the field of ammunition, we have felt a shortage in this sector for a long time. I still remember the days when a lack of ammunition affected many of our preparations. We had the platforms, we had the equipment, but if there was a shortage of ammunition, the use of that equipment remained limited."

"No matter how modern the equipment we had, a shortage of ammunition limited its effectiveness. This was a weakness we endured many times. Such a situation could not have been acceptable for a prosperous and capable nation," said the Defence Minister.

He said, "Today, when I see that we are gradually but steadily advancing in ammunition production, it strengthens my confidence that this effort has now taken root on the ground. You are not only moving forward rapidly, but doing so with quality and reliability. This is a very positive signal for our defence preparedness."

Concluding his remarks, Rajnath Singh said, "Today, many types of ammunition are being manufactured entirely in India. We are ensuring that in the coming times, the private sector's role in defence production reaches 50 per cent. We have made every effort to strengthen the private sector and vendors. We are making our systems indigenous, and even in cases where we cannot manufacture entirely, a provision of at least 50 per cent indigenous equipment has been made."

- ANI

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Priya S
Great initiative. But I hope this focus on ammunition production also translates into more jobs for skilled youth in Nagpur and other industrial corridors. The private sector involvement is key.
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Vikram M
Finally addressing a critical weakness. We cannot be a major defence power if we rely on imports for bullets. Quality and reliability are paramount. Hope the products meet global standards.
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Sarah B
As someone who follows global defence trends, this is a smart economic and strategic move. Becoming an export hub can bring in significant forex and strengthen diplomatic ties.
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Rohit P
The 50% target for private sector is ambitious. Hope it doesn't lead to compromise on quality control or create monopolies. Transparency in contracts and pricing is essential, ji.
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Karthik V
Good step. But self-reliance should also mean investing heavily in R&D for next-gen ammunition, not just manufacturing current designs. We need to be innovators, not just producers.

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