
Minister of Defense Rajnath Singh.
In a determined effort to establish Andhra Pradesh as a national leader in the field of defense and air production, the main Minister N. Chandrababu Naida submitted a proposal to the Government of the Union to attract great strategic investment in the state. Delegation of members of the Senior Telugu Desam (TDP) met with the Minister of Defense Rajnath Singh in Nový Delhi on Thursday and submitted proposals for the Chief Minister, which will outline the multiple plan for defense development in the region.
The delegation led by MEP Sri Krishna Devarayulu and attached to Magunta Srinivasulu Reddy and Daggumalla Prasada Rao handed over the vision of Mr. Naida to transform Andr Pradesh into mushrooms. They submitted two detailed roads from the main Minister-BO dated 19. May-stood plans to establish defensive corridors, revitalize the existing infrastructure and partnership with the Center for Production Projects with High Impact.
The core of the design is the establishment of four main clusters for the production of defensive and air production strategically placed throughout the state. These include a rocket and ammunition zone in Jaggaiahpet – Donakonda, aircraft and defensive electronic centers in Lepakshi – Madakasira, naval equipment and a complex of weapons testing in Visakhapatnam – Anakapall and robotic and robotic production units in Kurnool -orcal. Together, these clusters would cover over 23,000 acres and serve as the backbone of the state’s industrial ecosystem.
In addition to these nodes, the proposal is looking for central support for the strategic complex of Crore Bel of 2,400 GBP in Palasamudram and requires a revival of the aluminum alloy Ulkal Alumina and Defense Ltd. (Uadnl) in Nellore, which has a capacity of 60,000 TPA. Other projects outlined include the allocation of land for expansion plans, MRO settings and MRO assembly equipment for Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) in Lepakshi – Madakasira and the establishment of Air Force in Donakonda to support the nearby UAV and missile test range.
Naval season
The letter is also proposed by the naval seasons and the Visakhapatnam training center to support Eastern naval command and allied operations. It has been proposed that the Center of Excellence of the Academy of the Drog-Academy on IIT Tirupati will strengthen research and development and innovation in cooperation with the academic community.
For coordination and supervision of the scope of these initiatives, the proposal recommends involving the Niti Aayog, veterans from the defense industry and scientific experts, including former chairman of the DrDo G. Satheesh Reddy, to lead Andhra Pradesh to the national defense defense state.
In his communication, Mr. Naida stressed that these proposals are in line with the national vision of Aatmanirbhara Bharat and focus on strengthening Indian self -confidence in defense technologies. He emphasized the dual objectives of strengthening national security and creating extensive employment and industrial growth in Andhra Pradesh.
He also asked for the recognition and support of the Ministry of Defense for projects and stated that the proposed nodes would help the state to appear as a key contributor to the Indian sector of defense and aviation.
Outreach refers to Mr. Naid’s renewed and strategic pressure to attract Andhra Pradesh’s largest defense investment and position as a center for innovation, production and strategic abilities.
Published – July 25, 2025 9:22