Hon’ble Union Minister of State for Defence, Shri Sanjay Seth Inaugurates Garuda Aerospace New Defence Drone Facility
Announced a free drone training programs for the widows of Soldiers
Following the successful launch of its Agridrone facility Garuda Aerospace, hosted Shri Sanjay Seth, Hon’ble Union Minister of State for Defence, for the inauguration of its Defence Drone Facility at Thalambur, Chennai on August 22, 2025. This landmark occasion underscores Garuda Aerospace’s unwavering commitment to advancing indigenous drone technology, strengthening India’s defence capabilities, and driving the nation’s vision of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’.
During the ceremony, Shri Sanjay Seth officially inaugurated the facility and unveiled five advanced UAV systems Avalanche Victim Drone – designed for high-altitude search and rescue missions; Swarm Drone – enabling coordinated strike and surveillance capabilities, Jawan Drone – tailored for frontline soldier support and tactical operations, Canister Dropping Drone – for rapid battlefield payload deployment and Droni 2.0 – the upgraded, multipurpose UAV for defence and civilian applications each designed for critical defence and disaster response applications.
The Minister also launched the Garuda Raksha Udaan 2025 Impact Book, highlighting Garuda Aerospace’s journey, key milestones, and contributions to India’s defence preparedness and drone technology evolution. Further strengthening its research and development ecosystem, Garuda Aerospace announced the establishment of a Defence Drone Lab in collaboration with the 13 JAK Rifles (Ladakh and Gwalior) to foster decentralised innovation for mission-specific requirements. The company also introduced a Free Remote Pilot Certification (RPC) Program for Indian defence personnel, with the first batch of Jawans receiving their certifications during the event.
Additional initiatives unveiled included the launch of Garuda Akash Raksha Vans (GAR Vans) mobile drone deployment, maintenance, and repair centres designed to support defence commands and units across the country and free drone training programs for the widows of fallen heroes, underscoring Garuda Aerospace’s commitment to social impact and support for India’s defence community.
