Kanpur: City MP Ramesh Awasthi visited Adani Defence and Aerospace’s Defence manufacturing facility and conducted an inspection of the entire site, on Thursday. During his visit, he gathered information about the production processes, technical infrastructure, safety protocols and advanced manufacturing systems.The facility is the largest private ammunition and missile component manufacturing complex in South Asia and contributes to India’s goal of achieving self-reliance in the defence sector.The MP hailed the unit as a landmark achievement for the country’s defence industrial capabilities. He said that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, India advanced rapidly towards self-sufficiency in defence, and the establishment of a world-class defence manufacturing facility in an industrial city like Kanpur was a source of pride for Uttar Pradesh and the nation. Ramesh Awasthi said Adani Defence and Aerospace group constructed the unit in 180 months and it became fully operational, calling it a significant accomplishment. He said the facility aimed to fulfil approximately 25 percent of India’s defence needs and would also supply advanced weapons and ammunition to friendly nations.He also mentioned the use of AI-based modern technologies in the unit, which would enhance the quality, precision and efficiency of defence production. He congratulated the Adani Defence and Aerospace team and said he hoped the unit would bolster national security, industrial development, job creation and India’s global defence standing in the future.During the inspection, the MP examined a sniper rifle used in the Uri surgical strike. He assessed its weight by holding it and remarked on its lightness while aiming.Ashok Wadhawan, Adani Defence’s joint president, said the company developed AI-based modern weapons that were lighter and more robust. He said lighter weapons reduced back pressure during firing, making them easier for soldiers to handle and reducing fatigue. After the inspection, the MP visited the shooting range and fired five consecutive shots with a carbine.
