Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Tech
AVPL International announces $1 mn R&D investment for defence drones
Drone manufacturing and training firm AVPL International on Friday announced an investment of USD 1 million (about Rs 8.5 crore) towards research and development of defence drones. in April 2025, the company committed USD 12 million to drone training and manufacturing. The new investment aims to accelerate the indigenous development of advanced unmanned aerial systems (UAS) tailored for India's defence, homeland security, and dual-purpose applications, according to a company statement. "The investment focuses on addressing critical gaps in India's drone ecosystem, such as reducing dependence on imported components, developing intelligent drones with advanced swarm autonomy, and creating indigenous counter-UAS capabilities to protect critical assets. "AVPL's efforts also include high-altitude platforms capable of sustained flight in extreme terrains, with specific attention to the Himalayan region," it said. The investment will also contribute towards enhancing AVPL's manufacturing
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Paras Aerospace, SpearUAV sign MoU to introduce micro-tactical UAV in India
SpearUAV provides unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) solutions for defence and homeland security applications
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Govt sets up 13-member task force for unmanned aerial vehicle tech road map
The task force would be headed by Minister of State for Civil Aviation Jayant Sinha
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