Mumbai/New Delhi, November 15 (Defence Desk) — India’s homegrown drone manufacturer IdeaForge Technology Ltd has secured a major ₹100-crore IdeaForge Indian Army drone order, marking one of the largest domestic UAV procurements in recent years. The deal strengthens India’s defence-tech ecosystem and highlights the government’s commitment to encouraging indigenous military technology under Atmanirbhar Bharat.
IdeaForge, known for its high-endurance tactical drones, has supplied UAVs to Indian armed forces for over a decade. This new order demonstrates the Army’s growing trust in domestic drone capability.
What the New Drone Order Includes
Sources indicate the Indian Army has ordered:
- High-endurance surveillance drones
- Advanced aerial reconnaissance systems
- Drones equipped with thermal and night-vision sensors
- Border monitoring UAVs
- AI-enabled threat detection tools
These UAVs will be deployed across:
- Northern borders
- Counter-terrorism zones
- High-altitude monitoring posts
- Search & rescue operations
Why IdeaForge Was Chosen
IdeaForge is one of India’s oldest and most respected drone manufacturers, known for:
- High reliability in extreme weather
- Long flight duration
- Strong endurance at high altitudes
- Fast deployment capability
- Indigenous research and tech development
The Army has recognised IdeaForge drones as mission-critical equipment for surveillance and situational awareness.
Indigenous Defence Manufacturing Gets a Boost
The contract is expected to significantly strengthen India’s UAV manufacturing capability.
Industry analysts say the order will:
- Boost domestic UAV R&D
- Reduce dependency on foreign UAV imports
- Increase defence-tech employment
- Encourage more startups to enter UAV manufacturing
- Speed up private-sector defence innovation
What Officials Are Saying
A senior defence official noted:
“The Indian Army’s order demonstrates India’s growing confidence in indigenous drone technology. This is a strong step toward self-reliance.”
IdeaForge executives expressed confidence that the new contract will accelerate innovation and global expansion.
UAV Industry in India Is Growing Rapidly
India’s UAV sector is projected to reach $1.8 billion by 2028, driven by:
- Defence procurement
- Agriculture drones
- Infrastructure monitoring
- Mining & land mapping
- Disaster management
IdeaForge remains one of the largest players, with drones already deployed by 15+ state police forces and multiple central agencies.
Conclusion
The ₹100-crore Indian Army order marks a major milestone for IdeaForge and boosts India’s domestic UAV industry. With strong indigenous capability, robust technology and a growing global footprint, India’s drone sector is entering a new phase of growth and self-reliance.
