Adani Defence and Aerospace

Helping Build a Secure Nation

Adani Defence and Aerospace, headquartered in Ahmedabad, is a pioneer in defence design, development, manufacturing, and maintenance. Its portfolio of products and services is trusted globally and spans small arms, ammunition, unmanned aerial vehicles, counter-drone systems, missiles, and artillery guns, supporting safety and security across diverse geographies.

Aligned with the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative, the business partners with Indian startups and MSMEs to build a robust, export-oriented domestic defence ecosystem. This approach is supported by best-in-class processes, advanced capabilities and strong quality management systems across operations.

Adani Defence & Aerospace remains focused on ensuring that those it serves stay ahead of evolving challenges and are prepared for emerging contingencies. The business is committed to delivering excellence while strengthening national security and long-term defence preparedness.

Our capabilities

Innovative Defence Capabilities

  • Aircraft Services and MRO
  • Ammunition
  • Missiles
  • Small Arms
  • Unmanned Systems

Aircraft Services and MRO

Adani Defence and Aerospace offers comprehensive aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for both civil and defence fleets. With DGCA- and EASA-approved facilities across India, capabilities include heavy maintenance, structural repairs, and component support, strengthening national air readiness and advancing Aatmanirbhar Bharat in aerospace sustainment.

Ammunition

The Adani Ammunition Complex in Kanpur is one of South Asia’s largest integrated ammunition manufacturing facilities. Designed for scale, quality, and reliability, it produces small, medium, and large-calibre ammunition for defence and security forces, thereby strengthening India’s self-reliance while meeting a significant share of the nation's demand.

Missiles

Adani Defence and Aerospace is a leading integrator of missiles and precision-guided munitions, delivering end-to-end solutions across land, air and maritime domains. In partnership with DRDO, the company supports nationally critical missile programmes, supplying advanced systems that enhance detection, engagement accuracy and operational readiness.

Small Arms

As India’s first private manufacturer of small arms, Adani Defence and Aerospace produces world-class, Made-in-India weapon systems using advanced manufacturing technologies. The portfolio includes assault rifles, carbines, sniper rifles, machine guns and pistols, already deployed with the Indian Armed Forces, CAPFs and State Police.

Unmanned Systems

Adani Defence and Aerospace is at the forefront of India’s unmanned revolution, operating the country’s first private UAV design, development, and manufacturing ecosystem. From long-endurance strategic UAVs to tactical, mini and loitering platforms, these systems deliver persistent ISR, precision and operational advantage across diverse mission profiles.

CSR Initiatives

Commitment Beyond Capabilities 

Adani Defence and Aerospace believes that corporate responsibility is fundamental to nation-building and long-term value creation. Guided by a sense of duty towards society, the company integrates social development, knowledge advancement, and environmental stewardship into its operations, working responsibly to support communities, strengthen national resilience, and contribute to a sustainable and inclusive future.

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Our commitment in action:

The Army Officers’ Widows' Trust was backed to support a school in Poonch district in FY25-26.

Supported the education of 300 economically challenged students at Ankur School, operated by the Army Navy Air Force Wives Activity (ANAWA) Trust.

Pledged commitment to plant 1 million trees by 2030 across all business sites.

The Kanpur facility is set to become India’s first green ammunition complex with self-sustenance in energy needs and waste management.