Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has urged the Union government to support a series of defence and aerospace manufacturing initiatives across the state. During his meetings with Union Ministers in New Delhi on Friday, Mr. Naidu outlined a comprehensive plan to transform Andhra Pradesh into a key player in India’s defence, aerospace, and renewable energy sectors.
Addressing the media after his discussions, Mr. Naidu said the state had submitted proposals to set up a missile and ammunition production centre in the Jaggayyapeta–Dolakonda industrial cluster, leveraging 6,000 acres of available land. He also proposed establishing a manufacturing centre for military and civil aircraft, along with defence electronics, in the Lepakshi–Madakasira cluster.
Highlighting the state’s strategic advantages, Mr. Naidu revealed further plans for a naval experimentation facility in the Visakhapatnam–Anakapalli region and a defence technology manufacturing hub in the Kurnool–Orvakal cluster, focusing on drones, robotics, and advanced components.
He said Andhra Pradesh has also requested a DRDO Centre of Excellence at IIT Tirupati and is seeking to host a military cantonment within the state. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who briefed Mr. Naidu on Operation Sindoor and the Centre’s strategic priorities, reportedly responded positively to the proposals.
In parallel, the Chief Minister submitted a proposal to Union Minister Jitendra Singh to develop Andhra Pradesh as a national hub for space innovation. This includes plans for two dedicated Space Cities—one near the ISRO SHAR spaceport and the other near Lepakshi—for satellite manufacturing and launch vehicle development.
Mr. Naidu reaffirmed the state’s commitment to green energy, stating that Andhra Pradesh is being developed into a green energy hub with the capacity for 24×7 renewable power supply. He noted that the Centre has already sanctioned 2,000 MW of solar energy production under the PM KUSUM scheme.
With robust infrastructure, a skilled workforce, and forward-looking policies, Mr. Naidu said Andhra Pradesh is well-positioned to contribute significantly to the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative in defence, aerospace, and energy sectors.
