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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Lays Foundation for Aluminium Extrusion Press in Nagpur
✍️ Amar Ujala
🗓 19 Jun 2026, 07:01 AM
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited Nagpur today to lay the foundation stone for a modern aluminium extrusion press. The facility is expected to enhance defence manufacturing capabilities.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh was in Nagpur on June 19 to lay the foundation stone for a new, advanced aluminium extrusion press. This development is a significant step towards bolstering India's defence manufacturing sector.
The establishment of this modern facility in Nagpur is aimed at strengthening the production capabilities for defence-related equipment. Aluminium extrusion presses are crucial for manufacturing various components used in aircraft, vehicles, and other defence platforms, allowing for the creation of complex shapes and high-strength parts.
This initiative underscores the government's commitment to increasing self-reliance in defence production and developing indigenous technological prowess. The project is expected to contribute to the region's industrial growth and create employment opportunities.
The establishment of this modern facility in Nagpur is aimed at strengthening the production capabilities for defence-related equipment. Aluminium extrusion presses are crucial for manufacturing various components used in aircraft, vehicles, and other defence platforms, allowing for the creation of complex shapes and high-strength parts.
This initiative underscores the government's commitment to increasing self-reliance in defence production and developing indigenous technological prowess. The project is expected to contribute to the region's industrial growth and create employment opportunities.