ideaForge Secures ~₹137 Crore Emergency Procurement Order from Indian Army for hybrid Mini UAVs

ideaForge Technology, India’s leading  unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) technology player, has secured a significant win through the Emergency Procurement route. The order, valued at approximately ₹137 crore, has been placed by the Indian Army for its high-performance hybrid Mini UAV systems, which are already battle-tested and inducted into the Army’s inventory for ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) operations.

This milestone further underscores ideaForge’s commitment to strengthening India’s defense capabilities through indigenous innovation, while reinforcing its position as a trusted partner to the defence and security forces for high-performance unmanned systems.

The hybrid Mini UAV, a fixed-wing VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) platform, was selected after a rigorous evaluation process that prioritized not just performance, but national security and supply chain integrity. A key requirement during the assessment was that all critical sub-components must be sourced from non-border-sharing nations, and that the platform be substantially indigenous in capability and design.

Uncompromising Due Diligence on Security and Supply Chain

In a rare and rigorous validation process, two independent high-power technical committees were constituted post-trials to double-verify the integrity and origin of Mini UAV’s critical sub-components. The committees conducted multiple factory visits, where they physically and digitally stripped down each unit to independently verify component origin, embedded security, and source authenticity.

A critical requirement in this procurement was the exclusion of components from countries sharing land borders with India. ideaForge’s Mini UAV not only met this criterion but also demonstrated end-to-end indigenous capability, making it the preferred and trusted solution.

This order further cements the utmost trust of the customer in us, delivering mission-critical, secure, and indigenous aerial solutions for India’s defense forces. 

Certified & Battle-Tested: Hybrid Mini UAV

ideaForge’s Hybrid UAV earlier received the prestigious “Fit for Indian Military Use” certification from the Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA). This recognition is awarded only to platforms that prove unmatched reliability, resilience, and readiness for deployment in the most challenging conditions. Importantly, the platform has also been battle-tested during the recent Operation Sindoor, where it played a critical role in providing ISR to the armed forces. Its performance in live operations validated both its technological robustness and mission-critical value.

Adding to this momentum, Ankit Mehta, CEO, ideaForge Technology Limited, said,“This emergency procurement for CI/CT operations, which will help safeguard national security, along with the military-use certification for Mini UAVs, reaffirms our commitment to building world-class, reliable UAVs in India. It is a matter of pride that our platforms are not just made in India, but are also built to serve and protect India under the most demanding conditions, backed by a resilient and trusted supply chain. The trust placed in ideaForge by the Indian Army is both humbling and motivating, as we continue to push the boundaries of innovation and reliability in aerospace and defence technology.”

The execution timeline for the order is set at 12 months, aligning with the Indian Army’s immediate operational requirements.

About ideaForge Technology Limited

ideaForge is a pioneer and the pre-eminent market leader in the Indian unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) industry. With a mission-first approach, we deliver cutting-edge drones engineered for unmatched performance, autonomy, and reliability, redefining possibilities in security, mapping, surveillance, and disaster response applications across militaries and enterprises. 

With India’s largest operational deployment of indigenous UAVs, an ideaForge drone takes off every 3 minutes, enabling over 6,50,000 successful flights. Ranked 3rd globally among the world’s Top Dual-Use Drone Manufacturers by Drone Industry Insights (DRONEII) Global Drone Review 2024, ideaForge continues to set benchmarks in innovation and excellence.

Since pioneering India’s first VTOL UAVs in 2009, we have expanded with advanced R&D and manufacturing hubs in Navi Mumbai, Bengaluru, Delhi, and the USA, driving the development of indigenously designed and built solutions. Backed by marquee investors, including Qualcomm, Infosys, Celesta Capital, Florintree, EXIM Bank, and Infina Finance, ideaForge is at the forefront of revolutionizing unmanned systems.

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