Reliance Defence and Diehl Defence Sign Agreement for Next-Generation Terminally Guided Munitions

(Reliance Group Chairman, Anil Ambani along with Helmut Rauch, CEO, Diehl Defence)

Munbai: Reliance Defence and Diehl Defence have signed a Strategic Cooperation Agreement for the production of next-generation Terminally Guided Munitions (TGM). The partnership aims to drive local production of the Vulcano 155 mm Precision Guided Munition system for the Indian Armed Forces.

The agreement involves local production of advanced munition systems with over 50% indigenous value addition. Reliance Defence expects to generate potential revenue of INR 10,000 crore through the development and supply of advanced ammunition systems. A high-tech manufacturing facility will be established in Maharashtra as part of the partnership.

The partnership aligns with the Government of India’s Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives and supports India’s defence export target of Rs. 50,000 crores by 2029. Reliance Defence aims to rank among India’s top three private defence exporters, while Diehl Defence will provide critical technology and system-level expertise for the project.

The partnership will drive local production of the state-of-the-art Vulcano 155 mm Precision Guided Munition system, catering to the Indian Armed Forces. The advanced munition system will incorporate laser and GPS-guided targeting technology, enhancing precision striking capability while ensuring high-impact accuracy for designated targets.

This marks Reliance Group’s fourth strategic global partnership, expanding upon its established collaborations with Dassault Aviation, Thales Group of France, and Rheinmetall. The alliance strengthens Reliance Defence’s role as a strategic partner in advancing India’s indigenous advanced manufacturing.

Reliance Defence will establish a high-tech, greenfield manufacturing facility in Watad Industrial Area, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra. The manufacturing facility will contribute significantly to meeting the operational needs of the Indian armed forces, while supporting the country’s ambitious defence export target of Rs. 50,000 crores by 2029.

Helmut Rauch, CEO, Diehl Defence, said, “Diehl Defence looks forward to strengthening the current relationship with Reliance Group in the context of TGM for the Indian Armed Forces.”

Anil D. Ambani, Founder Chairman, Reliance Group, said, “This strategic alliance not only accelerates the advancement of India’s defence manufacturing capabilities but also positions Reliance Defence as a pivotal player in the global defence supply chain.”