Reliance Defence has signed an agreement with German company Diehl Defence to make the advanced Vulcano 155mm Precision-Guided Munition System in India. These are special artillery shells that can hit targets with very high accuracy using laser and GPS guidance. The agreement supports India’s goal to reduce dependence on foreign weapons and boost local defence manufacturing. The shells will be made in a new factory in Ratnagiri Maharashtra. This area is part of the upcoming Dhirubhai Ambani Defence City. Production will include more than 50 per cent locally made parts helping the ‘Make in India’ mission. The cooperation announced on June 10 will see Reliance Defence handle the production while Diehl Defence will provide the key technology and guidance systems. These shells are designed for long-distance and accurate strikes especially useful in situations where hitting the right target is more important than firing many rounds. This deal is expected to bring in Rs. 10000 crore in business and it will help India reach its goal of exporting Rs. 50000 crore worth of defence products by 2029. The project shows how India is building strong capabilities in advanced weapons manufacturing and moving toward self-reliance in defence. Reliance Defence officially stated that this partnership will help produce advanced artillery shells in India that come with electronic counter-countermeasure (ECCM) features. These features make the shells more resistant to enemy attempts at jamming their signals. The 155mm precision-guided munitions (PGMs) can lock onto their targets within ten seconds of approaching the impact area using both laser and GPS guidance to ensure high accuracy. The collaboration which builds upon an earlier pact signed in 2019 also reflects Reliance Defences intent to emerge among the top three private defence exporters in India. The Vulcano 155mm system is equipped with laser and GPS-guided navigation capable of hitting targets with exceptional accuracy.