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India laid the foundation stone for a specialised advanced metal-processing unit to produce aluminium alloys for defence systems, aviation, missiles, and railways.

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Nagpur, Maharashtra, India

Who
Rajnath Singh, Yantra India Limited (YIL), Ministry of Defence
What
India laid the foundation stone for a specialised advanced metal-processing unit to produce aluminium alloys for defence systems, aviation, missiles, and railways.
When
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:31:09 GMT · 3h 38m ago
Where
Nagpur, Maharashtra, India ·
Why
The facility aims to reduce dependence on imports of critical aluminium extrusions and strengthen the domestic supply chain for strategic sectors.
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The new facility will enable India to manufacture large, single-piece structural components for fighter aircraft, transport aircraft, and space launch vehicles, supporting future indigenous defence and aerospace programs.

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    India laid the foundation stone for a 10,000-tonne aluminium extrusion press at Yantra India Limited’s Ordnance Factory, Ambajhari.
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