Andhra Pradesh unveils groundbreaking aerospace & defence policy 4.0 to drive advanced technology and investment

Chief Minister Naidu charts a visionary roadmap for bolstering national security, high-tech innovation, and economic growth with a targeted Rs 1 lakh crore investment

Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday reviewed the Aerospace and Defence Policy 4.0 (2025–2030) at the Secretariat, emphasizing the need to position the state as a hub for advanced technologies and innovation in the aerospace and defence sectors. The policy, aimed at attracting investments of up to Rs 1 lakh crore, comes in the wake of Operation Sindoor and underscores the growing role of technology in national defence as well as its applications in everyday life.

In a press release, Naidu was quoted as saying, “The Chief Minister emphasised the need to position the state as a hub for advanced technologies and innovation in the aerospace and defence sectors… He underscored the growing role of technology in national defence.” He further highlighted that the new policy should play a pivotal role in facilitating the establishment of industries aligned with the immense potential in national defence and internal security.

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Naidu also suggested several amendments to the policy to ensure that national security remains a top focus. He underscored the importance of supporting MSMEs in the sector by proposing a Rs 100-crore annual corpus fund and including logistics subsidies. Aerospace and Defence Advisor Satish Reddy, who joined the review meeting via video conference, offered his suggestions during the session.

The policy designates specialized manufacturing corridors across Andhra Pradesh: Visakhapatnam-Srikakulam for naval systems; Jaggaiahpet-Donakonda for missile production; Kurnool-Orvakal for drone technologies; and Lepakshi-Madakasira for aerospace electronics. In addition, Tirupati is expected to emerge as a research and development hub with the proposed DRDO Centre of Excellence.

Officials also informed that Bharat Forge and Millimetre Wave (MMW) companies are preparing to invest in the Madakasira cluster. So far, 23 companies have invested Rs 22,000 crore in Andhra Pradesh’s aerospace and defence clusters, generating employment for 17,000 people.