Drone technology company, IdeaForge, has won an order valued at approximately ₹137 crore from the Indian Army for hybrid mini unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems, following the emergency procurement process, the firm announced on Monday. The company explained that one of the key criteria for selecting the UAVs was the requirement that all critical components be sourced from countries that do not share borders with India, while ensuring the platform was primarily designed and manufactured in India.
In a statement, IdeaForge said, “This is a significant achievement under the emergency procurement route. The Indian Army has placed an order for our high-performance hybrid mini UAVs, which have already been battle-tested and are now part of the Army’s operational fleet for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions.”
As a player in the Indian unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) industry, ideaForge is committed to delivering state-of-the-art drones designed for exceptional performance, autonomy, and reliability. Our mission-first approach drives innovation across key sectors such as security, mapping, surveillance, and disaster response, enabling both military and enterprise applications to achieve new levels of efficiency and capability.
With the largest operational deployment of indigenous UAVs in India, an ideaForge drone takes flight every 3 minutes, contributing to over 6,50,000 successful missions. Recognized as the 3rd largest dual-use drone manufacturer globally by Drone Industry Insights (DRONEII) Global Drone Review 2024, we continue to raise the bar for industry standards.
Since our debut with India’s first VTOL UAVs in 2009, we have expanded our footprint with cutting-edge R&D and manufacturing hubs in Navi Mumbai, Bengaluru, Delhi, and the USA. Backed by leading investors like Qualcomm, Infosys, Celesta Capital, and others, ideaForge remains at the forefront of UAV innovation and the future of unmanned systems.
