Gujarat startup delivers 100 indigenous Kamikaze drones to Indian Army in 60 days
Surat, June 26
A defence technology startup based in Surat has delivered 100 indigenous Kamikaze drones to the Indian Army within 60 days, marking what is being described as a notably rapid production cycle in India's defence manufacturing ecosystem.
The drones were developed by the defence tech firm, Inside FPV, which said the project was completed in response to requirements linked to the armed forces' operational needs.
The delivery timeline has drawn attention within industry circles due to the scale of output achieved in a short period.
According to the company, the development and production process received institutional support.
Speaking on the initiative, the company's Chief Executive Officer Arth Chaudhary said both the Central and state governments contributed to allowing the startup's work.
He said, "The Union government has provided strong support, and the state government has also extended grants to the company. Under the state's startup promotion policy, investment support has also been extended."
The system developed by the startup is described as a one-time-use Kamikaze drone capable of operating at speeds exceeding 250 km per hour.
It has been designed for high-impact precision roles, with the company stating that "its cost is significantly lower than comparable imported systems".
Defence analyst T.P. Tyagi noted that such systems could have relevance in evolving battlefield scenarios.
"The platform reflects emerging trends in unmanned warfare and may hold significance in future operational planning," he said.
The development is being viewed as part of a broader shift towards indigenisation in defence production.
The Surat-based firm's achievement comes amid increasing emphasis on domestic manufacturing under national "Atmanirbhar Bharat" (self-reliant India) objectives in the defence sector.
The project is also being seen as an example of how startups are entering areas traditionally dominated by established defence suppliers, particularly in unmanned aerial systems.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Impressive speed of production. 100 drones in 60 days from a startup is no small feat. The cost being lower than imported systems is exactly what India needs for defence self-reliance. Good to see state and central government working together.
Kamikaze drones that can go 250 km/h? That's serious speed 🎯. But I hope we are also working on counter-drone systems because in modern warfare, both offence and defence are equally important. Still, great achievement by the team at Inside FPV.
Truly remarkable! 60 days for 100 units is incredible turnaround time. The Atmanirbhar Bharat push is really paying off. If we can match global standards in quality, this could be a game-changer for our defence exports too. Kudos to the team!
While this is great news, I hope enough field testing has been done. Speed and cost are important, but reliability in combat situations is crucial. Would like to see more details on operational tests before we celebrate too much. Still, a step in the right direction. 👏
Ye toh woh hai jo Ukraine war mein use ho raha hai! 🇺🇦 India bhi ab uss league mein aa raha hai. Established defence suppliers ki monopoly ab tootegi. Startups ko aur support mile toh hum bahut kuch achieve kar sakte hain. Startup ecosystem ka best example! 🔥
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