Adani Defence & Aerospace, a key player in India’s aerospace and defense sector, has supplied 2,000 indigenous ‘Prahar’ Light Machine Guns (LMGs) 7.62 mm to the Indian Army, showcasing a significant achievement in India’s small arms manufacturing. The Gwalior facility is now set to produce close quarter battle (CQB) weapons for the Indian Armed Forces, further enhancing India’s domestic small arms production capacity.
The initial batch of LMGs was delivered in just seven months, surpassing the contracted schedule by 11 months. The First-of-Production Model (FOPM) was developed in six months instead of the stipulated 18-month timeline, followed by Bulk Production Clearance (BPC) for swift transition to full-scale manufacturing.
The delivery event witnessed the presence of A. Anbarasu, DG Acquisition & Additional Secretary, Ministry of Defence, along with senior officials from the Indian Armed Forces. Manufactured at the Adani Defence’s Small Arms Facility in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, the Prahar LMG plays a crucial role in reducing dependence on imported infantry weapons, thereby strengthening India’s defense self-sufficiency.
The Gwalior facility covers 100 acres and houses advanced manufacturing processes including barrel manufacturing, CNC machining, robotics, and precision metrology. Each weapon undergoes rigorous testing before deployment to meet the stringent operational and reliability standards of the Indian Armed Forces. With an annual production capacity of up to 100,000 weapons and over 90% domestic sourcing, the facility contributes to the industrial ecosystem in Madhya Pradesh by creating skilled employment opportunities and supporting MSMEs in the supply chain.
Adani Defence’s ammunition complex in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, commissioned in 2024, complements the manufacturing capabilities by producing around 300 million rounds of small caliber ammunition annually. Plans are underway to expand the facility for manufacturing larger caliber ammunition, thus fortifying the integrated weapons and ammunition ecosystem and promoting self-reliance in defense production.
