Enord Secures Landmark Multi-Crore Indian Army Order for Indigenous VR Drone Training Simulators

Enord Pvt. Ltd., a ground-breaking AI-on-Edge drone technology startup, has secured a multi-crore contract from the School of Artillery, Deolali, Nashik, Indian Army, for the supply of Made-in-India Standalone VR Drone Training Simulators. The order has been placed under the Emergency Powers Revenue 2025 mandate, marking a significant milestone in India's drive in the direction of Aatmanirbhar Bharat in defence technology. Under the contract, Enord will transport 700+ VR drone simulators to Category-A establishments of the Indian Army, spanning 19 units across the country.

The disposition will be carried out in three phases, with full completion targeted for Q2 2026, enabling fast, scalable enhancement of drone training infrastructure. The simulators are intended to offer high-fidelity, immersive training for military drone operators without dependence on live drones. The system supports FPV flying, ISR mission rehearsal, emergency response drills, and intricate tactical scenarios, significantly reducing operational risk, cost, and equipment wear while quickening pilot readiness.

The award follows an extensive assessment and qualification process, including field trials, thorough performance assessments and strict country-of-origin compliance checks. These audits underline the Army's emphasis on secure, indigenous supply chains. Commenting on the accomplishment, CoFounder and CEO of Enord, said, "This contract is a decisive vote of confidence in young Indian entrepreneurs and in indigenous defence technology. It validates that Indian-built systems can meet and surpass the operational expectations of our armed forces.

Guided by our vision of 'Creating Ease,' we are delivering this project on schedule and building a lasting partnership with the Indian Army." Founded on January 29, 2021, Enord emerged from leading incubators across IITs, IIITs, and IIMs. The company focuses on emerging intelligent, autonomous drone and simulation systems that go beyond conventional GPS-based navigation. Its proprietary AI Pilot architecture enables instantaneous perception and decision-making at the edge, letting systems function effectively in GPS-denied and complex environments. With this order, Enord strengthens its position as a key contributor to India's indigenous defence ecosystem, advancing skill development, self-reliance and next-generation military training capabilities.

Source: ANI