Anil Ambani’s Reliance Infrastructure Targets ₹3,000 Crore Defence Exports by 2027 with Major Global Expansion
Anil Ambani’s Reliance Infrastructure Targets ₹3,000 Crore Defence Exports by 2027 with Major Global Expansion
Anil Ambani’s Reliance Infrastructure Ltd is making a major strategic move into the global defence market with an ambitious plan to export 155 mm ammunition and aggregates worth ₹3,000 crore by the end of the financial year 2027. In the current fiscal year alone, Reliance Infrastructure is poised to export ammunition valued at ₹1,500 crore, marking a significant leap in its defence manufacturing and export capabilities. The company has already crossed a milestone with exports worth ₹100 crore, showcasing a strong start in its defence export journey. With this aggressive push, Reliance aims to establish itself among the top three defence equipment exporters in India.
According to sources familiar with the development, Reliance Infrastructure has been making steady inroads into the highly competitive and regulated markets of the European Union and South East Asia. The key focus is on large-calibre artillery ammunition, where demand is surging due to the global restocking needs of various countries. Industry experts estimate the size of this global restocking market to be around ₹4,00,000 crore, and Reliance is strategically positioning itself to capture a substantial share of it.
A central element of this massive defence push is the development of the Dhirubhai Ambani Defence City (DADC) in Ratnagiri, Maharashtra. With a capital investment of ₹5,000 crore, DADC is set to be the largest greenfield project in India’s private defence sector. The Maharashtra government has already allotted 1,000 acres of land to Reliance Infrastructure in the Watad Industrial Area for this mega project. DADC will house a fully integrated explosives and ammunition manufacturing plant that is expected to significantly enhance the company’s production capacity and export potential.
Reliance Defence, a subsidiary of Reliance Infrastructure, has also formed a strategic partnership with Germany’s Düsseldorf-based Rheinmetall AG, a global leader in defence technology. As part of this collaboration, Reliance will supply medium and large-calibre ammunition explosives and propellants to Rheinmetall. The partnership is not limited to supply alone—it also includes joint marketing efforts for selected products and a plan to explore future opportunities for deeper collaboration.
The upcoming manufacturing facility in Ratnagiri will have a substantial annual capacity, with the ability to produce up to 200,000 artillery shells, 10,000 tonnes of explosives, and 2,000 tonnes of propellants. This large-scale production capability will be a critical driver in helping Reliance Defence achieve its goal of becoming one of India’s top three defence exporters. The facility will also support the company’s strategy to meet the growing global demand for advanced defence equipment and maintain a competitive edge in international markets.
With these developments, Anil Ambani’s Reliance Group is not only revitalizing its industrial portfolio but also significantly contributing to India’s ambitions of becoming a major defence exporter under the ‘Make in India’ initiative. The move also positions Reliance Infrastructure as a crucial player in enhancing the country’s self-reliance in defence manufacturing and exports.
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