A New Era of Defence & Aerospace Excellence
On 6th February 2025, NIBE Limited marked a significant milestone with the inauguration of its state-of-the-art Missiles Complex and Precision Machining – Small Arms Complex in Pune. This grand event coincided with the company’s Foundation Day celebrations, reinforcing NIBE’s unwavering commitment to advancing India’s defence and aerospace capabilities.
The newly launched cutting-edge facility is equipped with advanced CNC-based Vertical Machining Centres (VMCs), including the Kairos V5 16000, BMV 50, and BMV 60+ machines. These high-precision systems will play a critical role in manufacturing key defence and aerospace components, including:
✅ Small Arms Systems – Light Machine Guns (LMGs) & Assault Rifles
✅ Missile & Rocket Launcher Structures – Supporting next-gen defence technology
A Grand Inauguration with Industry Leaders
The event was graced by esteemed dignitaries, including:
Shri Devendra Fadnavis, Honourable Chief Minister of Maharashtra
Shri Ajit Pawar, Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra
Shri Uday Samant, Shri Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil, and Shri Mahesh Landge, Honourable Ministers
Top executives from L&T, including Mr. Arun T Ramchandani & Mr. Anil S Kulkarni
Addressing the audience, Mr. Ganesh Ramesh Nibe, Founder and CMD of NIBE Limited, emphasized:
"At NIBE, we believe in blending cutting-edge technology with a strong R&D foundation. This facility represents our vision of creating world-class defence infrastructure and reinforcing India's self-reliance in defence manufacturing."
Honourable CM Shri Devendra Fadnavis lauded NIBE’s contribution to the ‘Make in India’ initiative, stating:
"NIBE is playing a vital role in making India a global leader in defence manufacturing. This facility strengthens our nation’s security while fostering innovation and technological excellence."
Expanding Horizons: NIBE’s Global Partnerships
Beyond inaugurating the facility, NIBE Limited announced:
Strategic Partnerships with Thales Alenia Space & BlackSky for India's first private Earth Observation Satellite Constellation.
MOU with Maharashtra Remote Sensing Application Centre for advanced satellite applications
Licensing Agreement with DRDO for the 35 Mountain Foot Bridge and its launching system
Building India’s Future in Defence & Space
NIBE Limited continues to push the boundaries of innovation, with a vision aligned with Atmanirbhar Bharat. This state-of-the-art facility is a testament to its pioneering role in shaping India’s defence and aerospace future.
