Govt is committed to achieving Aatmanirbharta in

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh has voiced Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi-led Government’s commitment to achieving Aatmanirbharta in ammunition manufacturing and make the country a global production hub in the field. Inaugurating the Medium Caliber Ammunition Manufacturing Facility at the Solar Defence & Aerospace Limited in Nagpur, Maharashtra on January 19, 2026, he recalled the time when ammunition shortages hampered the country’s defence preparedness with the Government realising the need to become self-reliant in the field.

The facility, inaugurated by Raksha Mantri, is a fully automated plant manufacturing 30mm ammunition which is extensively used by the Indian Army and the Indian Navy. He had also visited the Pinaka Rocket manufacturing facility and flagged-off the first tranche of Guided Pinaka rockets to Armenia.

Shri Rajnath Singh said that the successful test launch of ‘Bhargavastra’ Counter Drone System, being developed by the Solar Company, showcases the technological capabilities of the private sector. He added that the exports of Pinaka missiles developed at the facility have begun, demonstrating the capabilities of the defence industry in further strengthening the export potential of the country. India is no longer just an importer but is rapidly moving towards becoming an exporter, he said.(updated on 18th january 2026)