The Adani Group plans to invest Rs 1.8 lakh crore in defence manufacturing, with a focus on unmanned and autonomous systems, guided weapons, and AI-enabled operations. This investment aims to bolster India's self-reliance in defence and reduce import dependency. Adani Defence Aerospace, now India's largest private defence player, has seen some of its military hardware utilized in Operation Sindoor, demonstrating operational readiness. The company's capabilities span various domains including UAVs, underwater systems, and MRO facilities.