India's 1st AI-driven Industry 5.0 ecosystem to come up
Solar Defence and Aerospace Ltd (SDAL) is putting ₹12,800 crore into building advanced defense tech at Nagpur's MIHAN SEZ within the next four years.
This big move aims to set up India's first AI-powered Industry 5.0 ecosystem, with support from Maharashtra's Mega Project and Thrust policy.
SDAL aims to produce male drones, missiles, and robots
SDAL plans to roll out 10,000 drones of different sizes each year (including MALE drones designed for long endurance (over 24 hours) and high-altitude operations) plus 1,000 robots and long-range missiles (for defense applications).
The first robot prototype should be ready within a year.
Focus on smart robotics and sustainable production
The company is focusing on smart robotics and sustainable production for surveillance, precision strikes, and tactical missions.
Chairman Satyanarayan Nuwal is leading the charge as India looks to stay ahead in global defense trends.
The project was officially kicked off in March 2026.