IG Defence to set up 200-acre missile complex in Andhra Pradesh
The company signed an agreement in Visakhapatnam to establish a development and manufacturing site in Nellore following successful rocket motor tests.
IG Defence has signed an agreement with the Andhra Pradesh government to establish a 200-acre missile development and manufacturing complex in Nellore, according to WION.
The agreement was announced in Visakhapatnam on November 12 in the presence of Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh and Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu.
The project follows successful rocket motor tests conducted under the company's JWALA programme, which is developing a compact missile designed for roles such as countering drones.
The proposed facility aims to integrate missile development, testing, and manufacturing at a single location and will use proprietary software to link design, production, and quality checks.
The Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board will facilitate the investment and coordinate necessary approvals for the project.
The next steps for the Nellore proposal include securing approvals, setting a construction schedule, and advancing the JWALA programme.