RRP Defence, France's CYGR in JV to Make Drones in India

• RRP Defence and CYGR to set up a drone unit in Navi Mumbai.
• Facility to make advanced tactical and surveillance drones.
• Partnership blends global tech with Indian manufacturing.

RRP Defence Ltd., along with its subsidiary Vimananu Ltd., have proposed a partnership with the French-American aerospace firm CYGR to create a drone manufacturing facility in India through the 'Make in India' initiative.

RRP Defence stated, "This partnership aims to deliver advanced drone systems designed for tactical, surveillance, and industrial use — leveraging French-American technology and Indian manufacturing capability".

The facility would be situated in Navi Mumbai and would specialize in next generation, advanced drones. This includes, Hand-Launched Fixed Wing Drones, Nano Drones, and specialized Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnassiance Drones.

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"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", Rajendra Chodankar, Chairman, RRP Defence Ltd noted.

"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", added George El Aily, Director, CYGR France.

This deal aims to support the aerospace and defence within the domestic manufacturing industry, while supporting technological innovation, and influence self-reliance particularly by engaging India's expanding drone industry.