Rajnath Singh Reaches Andhra Pradesh's Puttaparthi for Launch of Major Aerospace, Defence Projects
The projects include an aircraft integration and flight testing centre for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft programme, while nine companies are expected to sign agreements.
- Today, the 15th, the Defence Minister laid the foundation stone in Puttaparthi for an Aircraft Integration & Flight Testing Centre of the Aeronautical Development Agency to accelerate the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft programme.
- The region near Puttaparthi serves as a natural extension of India's southern aerospace corridor, leveraging proximity to Kempegowda International Airport and witnessing growing industrial activity across aerospace, defence, electronics, and automobile components sectors.
- In addition to the AMCA project, the Defence Minister laid the foundation for a Naval Systems Manufacturing Facility of Bharat Dynamics Limited at Sirasapalli, while nine more companies are expected to sign Memorandums of Understanding with the Government of Andhra Pradesh.
- Grounding ceremonies occurred for the Defence Energetics Facility of Agneyastra Energetics Limited, an Ammunition & Electric Fuzes Plant of HFCL Limited, and projects for Drone City at Kurnool, reflecting the State's commitment to national defence and space missions.
- Under the Defence Policy, Andhra Pradesh identified six specialised clusters to create targeted opportunities for global OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers, enabling large-scale integrated manufacturing and high-technology investments across the State.
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Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu, Rajnath Singh, Lokesh Lay Foundation Stone for AMCA Project in Puttaparthi
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. According to AP CMO, the prestigious AMCA project, being established at an estimated cost of Rs 15,803 crore, is expected to generate employment opportunities for nearly 7,500 people and strengthen India's indigenous defence and aerospace manufacturing ecosystem. India News | Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu, Rajnath Singh, Lokesh Lay Foundation Stone for AMCA Project in Puttaparthi.
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NewsDrumRajnath Singh, Andhra CM lay foundation for Rs 16,000-cr fighter jet infra project
Puttaparthi (Andhra Pradesh), May 15 (PTI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday laid the foundation for nearly Rs 16,000 crore AMCA infrastructure here in Sri Sathya Sai district. The Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) project is expected to generate 7,500 jobs, an official release said. “The CM, […]
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