RRP Defence Ltd., through its dedicated entity ‘Vimananu Ltd.’ has entered into a tie-up with French-American aerospace firm CYGR to set up a drone manufacturing facility in India under the ‘Make in India’ initiative.
“This partnership aims to deliver advanced drone systems designed for tactical, surveillance, and industrial use — leveraging French-American technology and Indian manufacturing capability,” RRP Defence said.
The facility, to be located in Navi Mumbai, will support the production of next-generation drones including Hand-Launched Fixed Wing Drones, Nano Drones and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Drones.
Rajendra Chodankar, Chairman, RRP Defence Ltd., said, “This collaboration is a defining moment for India’s UAV ecosystem. By combining our local manufacturing strength and field understanding with CYGR’s world-class drone technologies, we are building systems that meet India’s unique operational needs.”
George El Aily, Director, CYGR France, said, “India is a key strategic partner for us, and we are bringing our cutting-edge UAV platforms to this growing market. Through this collaboration, we are not only transferring technology but also co-developing future-ready solutions that support India’s defence and surveillance landscape.”
Published – July 17, 2025 09:48 pm IST
