In December 2025, the Indian Army (IA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Raghu Vamsi Par East Automation Private Limited, a Joint venture(JV) between Raghu Vamsi Group and Par East, coordinated through the 515 Army Base Workshop (ABW) in Secunderabad, Telangana, to fast-track the development and induction of indigenous drone capabilities for land systems.
- What? MoU signed to accelerate indigenous drone capabilities
- Entities: Indian Army & Raghu Vamsi Par East Automation Pvt Ltd
- Where? Secunderabad, Telangana
- Why? To strengthen indigenous manufacturing, reduce import dependence, and shorten induction timelines
- Focus Areas: IC engine-based drones and GPS-denied operations
About the MoU:
Parties: The collaboration involves the IA through 515 ABW, Integrated Headquarters of the Ministry of Defence (Army), Directorate General of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers (DG EME), and Raghu Vamsi Par East Automation Private Limited.
Objective: The collaboration establishes a streamlined pathway from technical evaluation to field induction and scaling up of indigenous drone technologies aligned with operational requirements.
Technology Focus: The partnership focuses on Internal Combustion (IC) engine-based drones and systems capable of operating in Global Positioning System (GPS)-denied environments.
Roles: Raghu Vamsi Par East provides technical consultancy, subsystem evaluation, and integration readiness support, while 515 ABW facilitates trials, validation, certification, and ensures safety, interoperability, and standards compliance.
Strategic Impact: The MoU strengthens Atmanirbhar Bharat by reducing import dependence, accelerating the deployment of drone solutions, and establishing a replicable model for future defence programmes.
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