Garuda Aerospace Partners Micron Instruments for Defence Drones

04 Jul 2026 CW Team

Garuda Aerospace has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Micron Instruments to jointly develop next-generation indigenous defence drones and unmanned systems, strengthening India's domestic defence manufacturing capabilities.

The partnership will combine Garuda Aerospace's drone technology with Micron Instruments' expertise in precision fuzes, defence ammunition systems and critical military components. The companies will collaborate on product distribution, joint technology development and defence-focused projects, including loitering munitions, payload-enabled unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and advanced unmanned systems.

“We are proud to partner with Micron Instruments, a company that has consistently set benchmarks in precision engineering and defence manufacturing. This collaboration opens new opportunities in defence drones, loitering munitions and next-generation unmanned systems, supporting India's journey towards technological self-reliance,” said Agnishwar Jayaprakash, Founder and CEO, Garuda Aerospace.

Vikram Sahgal, Chairman and Managing Director, Micron Instruments, said the partnership reflects a shared commitment to developing advanced indigenous technologies that strengthen India's defence ecosystem and support the country's self-reliance goals.

According to the companies, India's drone market is projected to exceed Rs 200 billion, creating significant opportunities for domestic manufacturers. The collaboration adds to Garuda Aerospace's growing network of strategic partnerships aimed at expanding its presence in the defence and aerospace sectors.

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