515 ARMY BASE WORKSHOP SIGNS MOU TO FAST TRACK AI ENABLED DRONE CAPABILITIES OF INDIAN ARMY
515 Army Base Workshop (ABW) (on behalf of IHQ of MoD (Army)/ Dte Gen of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers and IndyASTRA Technologies Pvt Ltd have signed an MoU to fast-track Al-enabled drone capabilities for Indian Army Land Systems The partnership aligns with operational imperatives and the vision of Atmanirbharta. The collaboration will be coordinated through 515 ABW.
The MoU’s aim is to enable technology infusion in drone manufacturing with a focus on Al-enabled Flight Control System (FCS) and a Standard Drone Operating Platform (SDOP).
IndyASTRA will provide technical consultancy to 515 ABW for comprehensive evaluation of drone technologies. This includes subsystem reviews, integration readiness and compliance with Army standards.
515 ABW will route need-based requests for manufacturing trials, validation, and certification support to IndyASTRA with emphasis on interoperability, safety and standards conformity.
The MoU will strengthen indigenous capability and reduce import dependence for critical unmanned systems It will shorten time-to-field for Al-enabled drone solutions supporting Army operations. The model is designed to be replicable for future programs and related subsystems Overall, the partnership advances operational readiness and self-reliance.
