Cyient and BlueBird Aero Systems form joint venture to offer UAV Systems

The joint venture underlines the commitment of both partners to the government's 'Make in India' initiative

Cyient, a provider of engineering design, manufacturing, geospatial, networks, and operations management services and Israel-based BlueBird Aero Systems on Wednesday announced a joint venture to offer field-proven UAV  (unmanned aerial vehicle) systems to Indian defence and police forces. BlueBird Aero Systems is a leader in design, development, and production of micro, mini, and small tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS).

The joint venture, named Cyient Solutions & Systems Private Limited, has 51 per cent and 49 per cent shareholding by Cyient and BlueBird respectively.

The joint venture also underlines the commitment of both partners to the government’s “Make in India”