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Indian Army Awards Emergency UAV Contract to ideaForge
- India's military awards an emergency UAV contract worth approximately ₹137 crore (USD $16.4 million) to ideaForge for hybrid mini drones to be used in critical ISR missions.
- The contract aims to enhance India's drone capabilities with domestic solutions due to concerns over foreign-made systems and supply chain vulnerabilities.
- The Indian Army selected ideaForge's NINJA UAV platform, which has been certified and battle-tested by the Indian armed forces, through a stringent evaluation process.
- The drone is a fixed-wing drone with vertical takeoff and landing capabilities, providing operational flexibility in various environments.
- It has been proven effective during Operation Sindoor, showcasing its reliability and resilience in real-time ISR support.
- The hybrid Mini UAV met all security standards, including sourcing critical sub-components exclusively from countries not sharing a land border with India.
- Delivery of the systems is expected within 12 months to meet immediate operational requirements.
- ideaForge holds a leading position in the Indian UAV market and ranks third globally among dual-use drone manufacturers.
- The company's drones are widely deployed in defense, security, mapping, and disaster response sectors, contributing to India's defense self-reliance goals.
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