Indian Army signs MoU with Drone Federation of India

The Army Design Bureau has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Drone Federation of India (DFI) to collaborate on work towards research and development in drones and counter-drones.

The MoU aims at collaboration towards promoting research, development, testing and manufacturing of drones, counter-drone and various associated technologies that can assist the Army in its different types of operations. Other areas of joint effort will include research, development, testing and indigenous manufacturing of drones and associated technologies by provision of testing sites to enable the designing, prototyping, testing and manufacturing of drones and associated components.

The Drone Federation of India (DFI) is a non-government, not-for-profit, industry-led body that works towards building a safer and scalable unmanned aviation industry in India. The agency works towards policy change, creating business opportunities, developing skilling infrastructures, facilitating technology and knowledge transfer.

The Ministry of Defence said that the MoU will promote efforts to handhold the industry and academia in order to assist them in developing niche technology and products for procurement by the Indian Army.

The ministry said, “This MoU also signifies the unwavering commitment of the Indian Army in supporting our industry and the complete ecosystem to develop indigenous equipment and weapon systems in line with Atmanirbharta in defence manufacturing.”