DroneAcharya Aerial Innovations Limited, along with its associate company Drone Entry (Thailand) Co. Ltd., has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with RV Connex, a global defense and aerospace technology leader with a strong presence in Thai and Israeli markets, bringing its non-Chinese product lineup to India under Make in India. The collaboration aligns with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat, driving indigenisation and global competitiveness.
The partnership aims to promote 100% non-Chinese drone products, accelerate local manufacturing in India and Thailand, and expand opportunities across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
About RV Connex: RV Connex Co. Ltd. is a recognized leader in the global defense and aerospace industry, with a strong foothold in South East Asia and strategic collaborations in Israel, the US and Germany. The company is recognized for advanced UAV platforms, anti-drone systems, and cybersecurity solutions catering to defense and industrial sectors.
The collaboration combines DroneAcharya's established networks in India and global markets, Drone Entry Thailand's role as a regional hub, and RV Connex's defense expertise to deliver scalable drone solutions. By bringing RV Connex's non-Chinese UAV technologies to India under the Make in India initiative, the alliance will fast-track 100% indigenisation of the Indian drone industry, strengthening self-reliance and reducing dependence on Chinese imports.
Commenting on the MoU, Prateek Srivastava, Chairman and Managing Director of DroneAcharya Aerial Innovations Limited, said: "This collaboration with RV Connex is a landmark step towards secure, self-reliant drone ecosystems. RV Connex's 100% non-Chinese drone lineup will add immense value to DroneAcharya's portfolio. By manufacturing them locally in India, we can accelerate indigenisation and deliver world-class drone solutions to India, Southeast Asia, and global markets."
This MoU reflects the shared vision of DroneAcharya, Drone Entry Thailand, and RV Connex to build a globally competitive, indigenous, and 100% non-Chinese drone ecosystem, fully aligned with Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives, as well as the Made in Thailand framework.