RRP Defence, through its dedicated entity Vimananu, has partnered with French-American aerospace firm CYGR to set up a drone manufacturing facility in Navi Mumbai, supporting India’s ‘Make in India’ initiative.

The new facility will focus on producing next-generation drones, including Hand-Launched Fixed Wing Drones, Nano Drones, and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Drones. Rajendra Chodankar, Chairman of RRP Defence, stated, “This collaboration is a defining moment for India’s UAV ecosystem. By combining our local manufacturing strength and field understanding with CYGR’s world-class drone technologies, we are building systems that meet India’s unique operational needs.”

George El Aily, Director of CYGR France, emphasised India’s strategic importance, stating, “India is a key strategic partner for us, and we are bringing our cutting-edge UAV platforms to this growing market. Through this collaboration, we are not only transferring technology but also co-developing future-ready solutions that support India’s defence and surveillance landscape.