M.S. Dhoni-backed Garuda Aerospace and BEL sign MoU

Chennai headquartered drone startup Garuda Aerospace has inked an MoU with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) to jointly address upcoming opportunities for the supply of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) to Indian Defence Forces, Central Police Organisations (CPOs), and specialised security groups.

The MoU establishes a framework for cooperation wherein BEL will act as the Team Leader and Lead Bidder, while Garuda Aerospace will serve as the Technology and Teaming Partner.

The collaboration aims to leverage BEL’s experience in defence electronics, system integration, and programme execution, together with Garuda Aerospace’s capabilities in advanced drone design, manufacturing, and deployment.

To take this collaboration forward, the parties will enter into a separate Teaming Agreement at a subsequent stage. This agreement will define the binding terms of engagement, including the scope of work and work-share distribution, based on end-customer requirements and applicable procurement processes.

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Agnishwar Jayaprakash, Founder and Director, Garuda Aerospace, said, “Garuda Aerospace has consistently collaborated with defence and government agencies, while contributing to national initiatives including Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, Namo Didi among others.”

“Partnering with BEL allows us to further strengthen this ecosystem by combining their leadership in defence electronics and system integration with our operationally proven drone technologies, enabling the delivery of scalable, mission-ready, and fully indigenous UAS solutions for India’s security forces,” Mr.Jayaprakash added.