Key Highlights
- Goodluck Defence and Aerospace secures license under Indian Arms Act, 1959
- License covers production of artillery shells in major calibres including 105mm, 120mm, 125mm, 130mm and 155mm
- Initial capacity set at 150,000 shells per annum with expansion plans ahead
- Trial production to begin in Q3 FY26, followed by commercial operations
- Company also partners in AMCA programme with BATL and Axiscades
Goodluck India Limited, a leading engineering and manufacturing group, announced that its subsidiary Goodluck Defence & Aerospace Limited has secured an industrial license under the Indian Arms Act, 1959, to produce medium-caliber artillery shells.
The license covers a wide range of shells including 105mm, 120mm, 125mm, 130mm and 155mm variants such as HE M107, ERFB, ERFB BB and ERFB BIT. With an initial capacity of 150,000 shells annually, the company is preparing to begin trial production in the third quarter of FY26 before scaling up to full commercial operations.
The development strengthens Goodluck Defence’s position in India’s defence manufacturing ecosystem and supports the government’s ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ vision of self-reliance in strategic sectors. The company expects rising demand both domestically and internationally, with plans to expand capacity at its advanced production facilities.
In addition to the artillery project, Goodluck India recently signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BrahMos Aerospace Thiruvananthapuram Ltd (BATL) and Axiscades Technologies Ltd to collaborate on the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme. The consortium has filed an Expression of Interest with the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), Bengaluru, aiming to contribute to India’s next-generation aerospace capabilities.
Commenting on the milestone, Mahesh Chandra Garg, Chairman of Goodluck India Limited, said that the artillery shell license reflects the company’s engineering strengths and commitment to defence innovation. He added that Goodluck’s participation in the AMCA project marks another significant step towards advancing India’s aerospace autonomy.