On October 16, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the Advanced Night Vision factory in Nimmaluru, Andhra Pradesh, to the nation. This facility is part of development projects in Kurnool worth around Rs 13,430 crore.
The factory will produce night vision equipment, missile sensors, and drone guard systems, enhancing India's defense export capabilities. It aims to fulfill the demands of the Armed Forces, as well as for export purposes, for various electro-optical devices, infrared seekers, and drone guard systems.
Established by Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) with an investment of around Rs 360 crore, the factory is located in Nimmaluru, Krishna District, on 50.54 acres of land, with a built-up area of 36,000 sqm. It will accommodate future product lines and generate employment over 2 to 3 years.
The announcement was posted by PIB Delhi on October 16, 2025, at 8:39 PM.
Key Entities Referenced
Aatmanirbharta: Government initiative focused on self-reliance, particularly in the defence sector. The factory is a step in this direction.
Advanced Night Vision factory: A factory in Nimmaluru, Andhra Pradesh, dedicated to manufacturing advanced electro-optical systems for the Armed Forces.
Ministry of Defence: The government ministry overseeing the development and dedication of the Advanced Night Vision factory.
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL): The company that established the Advanced Night Vision factory.
Andhra Pradesh: The state where the Advanced Night Vision factory is located.
Ministry of Defence
Prime Minister dedicates to the nation Advanced
Night Vision factory in Nimmaluru, Andhra Pradesh
The facility to manufacture advanced electro-optical
systems for the Armed Forces,
reinforcing Aatmanirbharta in defence & promoting
skilled employment in the region
The factory will elevate India’s defence exports to
newer heights: PM
Posted On: 16 OCT 2025 8:39PM by PIB Delhi
Marking another step towards Aatmanirbharta in defence, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi dedicated to
the nation an Advanced Night Vision factory in Nimmaluru, Andhra Pradesh on October 16, 2025. The
facility is among the multiple development projects worth around Rs 13,430 crore which the Prime Minister
laid the foundation stone for, inaugurated, and dedicated to the nation in Kurnool.
Addressing the gathering, he stated that the Advanced Night Vision factory will enhance India’s capability to
produce night vision equipment, missile sensors, and drone guard systems, and will elevate the country’s
defence exports to newer heights. He added that the entire world had witnessed the success of Indigenous
weapon systems during Operation Sindoor.
Expressing satisfaction that the Andhra Pradesh government has resolved to develop Kurnool as India’s drone
hub, the Prime Minister stated that through the drone industry, several new sectors linked to futuristic
technologies will emerge in Kurnool and across Andhra. He cited the success of drones in Operation
Sindoor and affirmed that Kurnool will become a national strength in the drone sector in the coming years.
About the facility
Established by Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) at an investment of around Rs 360 crore, the facility has
been created to meet the demands of Armed Forces as also for Export purposes for various electro-optical
devices (Advanced Night Vision Devices), Infrared Seekers for various indigenously developed missiles and
different types of drone guard systems for protection from rogue drones, UAV and other aerial threats. It has
been constructed at Nimmaluru, Krishna District in 50.54 acres of land with a built-up area of 36,000 sqm.
The facility will cater to the growing demands with flexible production lines and space that can accommodate
future product lines and advanced manufacturing techniques. It will also generate employment over a period
of 2 to 3 years.
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