What Happened
Indian Conglomerate Expands into Advanced Air Defence Systems
The Adani group is emerging as a key private-sector partner for Russia’s defence industry in India, with a focus on advanced air defence systems. The company is working with Russian manufacturers on the co-production of weapons such as the Pantsir and Igla-S missiles. Adani Defence has secured several contracts, including a ₹1,800 crore deal for the 9K333 Verba shoulder-fired missile. The partnerships aim to enhance India’s defence capabilities through technology transfer and local production, as reported by Unknown Source.