IG Defence to set up 200-acre missile complex in Nellore
The company signed an agreement with the Andhra Pradesh government to establish a development and manufacturing site 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 for various roles including countering drones.
The Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board will facilitate the investment and coordinate necessary approvals for the site, which aims to integrate missile development, testing, and manufacturing.
The proposed facility will use proprietary software to connect design, production, and quality checks to allow teams to trace parts and inspection records.
IG Defence founder and CEO Bodhisattwa Sanghapriya said India must move beyond being a buyer or assembler to becoming a developer, owner, and manufacturer of defence technologies.
The company has not yet announced a complete flight test of the missile or any procurement orders from the Indian armed forces.
Next steps for the Nellore project include securing approvals, establishing a construction schedule, and advancing the JWALA programme.