Archive · 22 Aug 2025
Garuda Aerospace Launches Defense Drone Facility in Chennai
Garuda Aerospace opened a new factory in Chennai to build drones for the Indian military.
A government minister attended the opening.
The company showed off new types of drones, like one designed to help find people in avalanches and a swarm drone.
They plan to create a lab with the help of the army.
The company will also offer a free course to teach soldiers how to fly the drones.
Garuda Aerospace launched a defence drone facility in Chennai.
The facility was inaugurated by the Union Minister of State for Defence.
Five advanced UAV systems were unveiled, including Avalanche Victim Drone and Swarm Drone.
A Defence Drone Lab will be established in collaboration with 13 JAK Rifles.
A Free Remote Pilot Certification Program was introduced for Indian defence personnel.
- Who
- Garuda Aerospace and the Union Minister of State for Defence.
- What
- Garuda Aerospace launched a defence drone facility.
- When
- August 22, 2025.
- Where
- Thalambur, Chennai.
- Why
- To advance indigenous drone technology and strengthen India’s defence capabilities.
- Company
- Garuda Aerospace
- Facility Location
- Thalambur, Chennai
- Inaugurated by
- Sanjay Seth, Union Minister of State for Defence
- UAV Systems Unveiled
- Avalanche Victim Drone, Swarm Drone, Jawan Drone, Canister Dropping Drone
- Partnership
- 13 JAK Rifles
- Program
- Free Remote Pilot Certification (RPC)