IG Defence to Set-Up a Rs 300-Cr Advanced Drone Manufacturing Hub in Odisha
Reinforcing Odisha’s emergence as a key aerospace and defence manufacturing hub, IG Defence, India’s leading indigenous defence technology company
IG Defence, a Drone Technology firm, on 10th February 2026, said its newly patented fixed-wing tactical drone integrates precision strike and surveillance into a single, multipurpose unmanned system, thus strengthening India’s indigenous defence competencies.
IG Defence said it has been granted a patent for its Fixed-Wing drone, developed to meet the changing demands of contemporary battlefield operations. Focus on operational readiness is becoming increasingly significant as warfare continues to advance, it said in a statement.
Operations are faster, more complex and increasingly driven by technology. The threats are no longer limited to traditional battlefields; they require faster response cycles, heightened situational consciousness and the intelligent use of drones. IG Defence's patented fixed-wing tactical drones having these realities in mind.
It enables the armed forces to detect, track and engage targets with precision while reducing the risk to ground personnel. In strenuous environments, this ability to gather intelligence and act swiftly can be decisive.
The fixed-wing drone has a longer range, higher endurance and stable performance over long missions. With a 5 kg payload, the drone can have mission-specific munitions or equipment.
This flexibility enables the drone to support multiple operational roles, from intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance to precision strike and other strategic tasks. Its lightweight makes it easier to transport. With a negligible logistical footprint, the drone is suitable for missions where speed, precision and adaptability are critical.
The patented platform "brings together precision strike, surveillance and terminal engagement in one versatile drone, strengthening India’s indigenous defence capabilities.
Bodhisattwa Sanghapriya, founder and CEO, IG Defence, said, "This is our way of contributing to Aatmanirbhar Bharat and to building defence competences that India can truly depend on."
Source: Business Line
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