Ammo Anti-Jamming Protocol Faces Infrastructure Challenges as Stakeholders Push for Solutions Nagpur: Defence industry stakeholders in the region highlighted the growing complexity of implementing an anti-jamming protocol for ammunition, emphasizing the critical need for dedicated testing facilities. The discussion unfolded during a stakeholder meeting chaired by Garima Bhagat, the joint secretary (land and systems) at the Ministry of Defence. Bhagat acknowledged the challenge, stating that infrastructure for electromagnetic interference and compatibility testing is being developed and is expected to be operational soon. The meeting revealed that the mandatory testing of ammunition for anti-jamming features, a requirement following Operation Sindoor, has exposed a significant gap in infrastructure. Industry representatives noted that current testing capabilities are limited, forcing reliance on the armed forces’ electronic warfare units. However, these resources are not easily accessible, creating bottlenecks for manufacturers. The issue is particularly pressing for new-age ammunition systems that rely on remote control, which necessitate robust anti-jamming measures to ensure operational reliability. Stakeholders also raised the need for a dedicated testing range for medium-calibre ammunition. A proposal was suggested to allocate space within the proposed defence nuclear and aerospace corridor at Saoner, which could serve as a centralized facility. Officials confirmed that the government is actively expanding trial ranges to address the disparity between existing infrastructure and industry demands. Another key concern raised was the delay in obtaining export licenses.#operation_sindoor #ministry_of_defence #saoner #garima_bhagat #defence_nuclear_and_aerospace_corridor
Govt Clears 2,700Ha Industrial Zone For Proposed Defence, Nuclear & Aerospace Corridor In Saoner The Maharashtra government has formally notified over 2,700 hectares of land in Saoner as an industrial zone for the proposed Defence, Nuclear, and Aerospace (DNA) Corridor project. This decision marks a significant step toward developing one of Vidarbha’s most ambitious industrial initiatives, aimed at fostering growth in defence manufacturing, aerospace components, drones, satellite systems, robotics, nuclear technologies, and advanced engineering sectors. The notified area spans 2,730 hectares and includes villages such as Khursapar, Joga, Jaitpur, Chhatrapur, Malegaon, Nandagomukh, Salai, Sawli, and Jatamkhora. The project is expected to attract substantial investments and create large-scale employment opportunities, positioning Saoner and Nagpur as specialized manufacturing hubs. Officials and industry experts believe the corridor will enhance Maharashtra’s presence in the defence and aerospace sectors, which are experiencing rapid expansion across India. The initiative aligns with the Centre’s "Make in India" programme, which emphasizes indigenous production and self-reliance in strategic industries. The development followed sustained efforts by Saoner MLA Ashish Deshmukh, who had written to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in August 2025 to advocate for the corridor’s establishment in Saoner. Deshmukh highlighted the region’s availability of large contiguous land parcels, Nagpur’s strategic location, and its emerging industrial ecosystem as key advantages. The project gained momentum after the state government’s high-powered committee, chaired by the principal secretary (industries), approved the acquisition of over 2,721 hectares in April 2025.#maharashtra_government #devendra_fadnavis #saoner #ashish_deshmukh #defence_nuclear_aerospace_corridor
Maharashtra Approves Land Acquisition for Nuclear-Aerospace Corridor in Saoner Nagpur: The state government has cleared the acquisition of 6,700 acres of land in Saoner for a defence nuclear aerospace (DNA) corridor, modeled after similar projects in Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, along with a fertiliser complex by the public sector unit Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL). The fertiliser complex is one of six such facilities planned nationwide, with a similar project already under consideration in Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh, which borders Vidarbha’s Gondia district. The proposed GAIL plant will produce ammonium nitrate, a critical raw material for explosives manufacturers. Of the 6,700 acres allocated, 800 acres will be dedicated to GAIL’s fertiliser complex, while the remaining land will be reserved for defence, aerospace, and nuclear sector units, according to sources. GAIL officials have visited the site and expressed readiness to commence the project in Saoner, which led to the approval of the land acquisition plan. Saoner’s MLA, Ashish Deshmukh, who has been advocating for the twin projects, had written to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in August 2025, highlighting the strategic advantages of establishing the DNA corridor in Saoner. His visit to the proposed site played a key role in securing the committee’s approval. Deshmukh praised the development as a major step toward regional growth, noting that the corridor will complement GAIL’s fertiliser complex. The initiative is significant amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East, as the availability of ammonium nitrate could attract explosives manufacturers to the region. Deshmukh emphasized that the project would enhance India’s self-reliance in fertiliser production and potentially draw investments from the chemical sector.#maharashtra #gail #saoner #ashish_deshmukh #dna_corridor
