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Jindal Defence Systems and Brazil's Taurus Armas start production of Firearms

New Delhi, Mar 15 (UNI) Homegrown Jindal Defence Systems in partnership with global Firearms manufacturer Taurus Armas of Brazil have begun production of firearms at its plant in Hisar in Haryana, a move that would help India to reduce dependence on imports.

This will play an important role in the critical areas of defence and security, Jindal Defence Systems Private Limited (JDSPL) have begun production in its state-of-the-art firearms manufacturing plant in Hisar as part of a joint venture with Brazil-based global leader Taurus Armas S.A. under the brand name J D Taurus, the company said in a release.

The scion of the O P Jindal family, Mr Abhyuday Jindal has invested in the company.

The facility, spanning over two acres, represents a fusion of world-class expertise and cutting-edge technology. The manufacturing plant has an annual production capacity of up to 2,50,000 weapons, strategically positioning JD Taurus to address the growing demand in the country.

In the next Financial Year, the company aims to manufacture between 25,000 to 30,000 weapons. Engineered for rapid scalability and product diversification, JDSPL has obtained all necessary regulatory approvals and clearances, including from the Ministry of Home Affairs.

The trials and tests have been carried out with stringent quality control measures that have been mirrored from Taurus Armas. The entire process, from design to integration, testing and firing checks, is being supervised meticulously.

On the occasion, Chief Business Officer, JD Taurus, Col Amit Baveja (Retd), said “By prioritising indigenous manufacturing and aligning with the Make in India initiative, JD Taurus is committed to contributing significantly to bolstering our nation's defence capabilities, while also nurturing local talent and contributing to the socio-economic development of the region. Our focus remains equipping the Government sector, particularly the military, para-military forces as well as various state police, with superior weapons to meet their evolving demands.”

The company has secured certification for a range of products, with a notable 50-100 per cent value addition in India for different products, such as rifles, carbines, submachine guns, machine pistols and revolvers.

Global CEO of Taurus Armas, Mr Salesio Nuhs said, "We are proud to be part of this momentous occasion as we commence production at our joint venture facility in Hisar. By leveraging our combined strengths and the latest technological advancements, we are confident in our ability to meet the evolving needs of the defence sector”, he added.
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