KRAS)

ndias first private sector missile sub-systems manufacturing facility, Kalyani Rafael
Advanced Systems (KRAS) plant was
inaugurated at the Hardware Park in Rangareddy district near Hyderabad on 3rd
August 2017.
The facility is a joint venture between Israels Rafael Advanced Defence Systems Ltd.
and Indias Kalyani Group. It has been established in line with the Union governments
Make in India initiative and the policy to encourage private sector participation in
defense production.
Important Highlights
Kalyani Groups holds 51 percent stake in the project while the Israel-based company
owns 49 percent stake.
The joint venture will going to invest in developing, designing and manufacturing of
weapon systems including ATGM (Anti-Tank Guided Missile) systems and remote
weapon systems.
Covering an area of 24 thousand square feet, the unit is set to roll out tandem warhead,
portable anti-tank missile systems and also Spike missiles, where its range lies between
2 km and 10 km depending on the mode of transportation.
The unit also has a night vision capacity making the weapon deadly accurate even at
night time.
In addition to supplying help to the Indian Army, the unit is aiming to extend support to
the South East Asian countries.
Telangana Industries and IT Minister K.T. Rama Rao inaugurated the facility in the
presence of Israeli Ambassador Daniel Carmon.