Pitch for big defence industrial corridor: Chandrababu Naidu wants HAL to make combat aircraft in Andhra Pradesh
Times of IndiaSaturday, May 24, 2025 at 3:49:23 PM
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu is pushing hard to bring high-profile defense projects to his state. He’s offering 10,000 acres of land to lure Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to shift production of advanced combat aircraft like the AMCA and LCA to Andhra Pradesh. This isn’t just about one factory—it’s part of a bigger vision to turn the state into a defense manufacturing hub, cutting India’s reliance on imported military gear.
Editor’s Note: If this pitch works, it could be a game-changer for Andhra Pradesh’s economy and India’s defense self-reliance. More local production means jobs, tech growth, and less dependence on foreign suppliers—something the government’s been pushing for years. But it’s also a political play; Naidu’s betting big on defense to put his state on the map. Whether HAL bites could hinge on infrastructure, incentives, and how this fits into national defense priorities.
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