Reliance Defence Eyes Top 3 Exporter Status with Rheinmetall Deal

Synopsis:

Reliance Defence has partnered with Rheinmetall AG to build a defence production hub in Maharashtra. The new facility will produce artillery shells and propellants, boosting India’s self-reliance and aiming to raise Reliance Defence share price in global markets.


Reliance Infrastructure’s defence arm, Reliance Defence, has announced a strategic partnership with German defence giant Rheinmetall AG to set up a large-scale ammunition manufacturing facility in Maharashtra’s Ratnagiri district. The new site, named Dhirubhai Ambani Defence City (DADC), will focus on producing explosives, propellants, and artillery shells—targeting both domestic defence demand and international exports.

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Key Takeaways

  • Partnership marks Reliance’s third global defence collaboration

  • New greenfield unit to be developed in Ratnagiri’s Watad industrial area

  • DADC will produce 200,000 artillery shells and 10,000 tons of explosives annually

  • Reliance aims to be among India’s top three defence exporters

  • Rheinmetall gains secure supply chain and access to key raw materials

  • Reliance Defence share price could reflect long-term value growth

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DADC Project To Anchor Defence Manufacturing Ambitions

The Dhirubhai Ambani Defence City will be among South Asia’s largest private-sector defence manufacturing hubs. Spread across the Watad industrial area in Ratnagiri, the project aims to reinforce India’s ambitions under the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ mission. The facility will supply medium and large calibre ammunition, including 200,000 artillery shells annually, 10,000 tons of explosives, and 2,000 tons of propellants.

This move follows Reliance Defence’s previous tie-ups with France’s Dassault Aviation and Thales Group. The deal with Rheinmetall allows for co-marketing of specific products and shared development initiatives, which are expected to boost exports and capacity utilisation.

Project Overview

Feature

Details

Project Name

Dhirubhai Ambani Defence City (DADC)

Location

Watad, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra

Annual Shell Production Capacity

200,000 units

Explosives Production Capacity

10,000 tons

Propellants Production Capacity

2,000 tons

Strategic Partner

Rheinmetall AG

Global Partner Market Capitalisation

Over Rs.7 trillion

Reliance Defence share price (current)

Not disclosed

Strategic Focus And Market Outlook

The collaboration will help Rheinmetall secure raw material access and strengthen its presence in India. For Reliance Defence, this partnership adds significant weight to its long-term strategy to position itself as a major global exporter. With robust production targets and international tie-ups, the company seeks to expand its footprint in global defence supply chains.

The push into ammunition and defence component manufacturing is expected to positively influence Reliance Defence share price over time, supported by growing international interest and the Indian government's policy push for indigenous defence manufacturing. The Ratnagiri facility is a central piece in that broader ambition.

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Source: Business Standard

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Published Date : 26 May 2025

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