Tata Elxsi and Garuda Aerospace Join Forces to Boost India's UAV Capabilities

Tata Elxsi Ltd and Garuda Aerospace have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at Aero India 2025 to establish a Centre of Excellence for indigenized UAV design and development. This partnership aims to develop advanced unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems for multiple applications, including defense, agriculture, and smart cities.The collaboration leverages Tata Elxsi's expertise in avionics, AI-driven solutions, and certification processes, while Garuda Aerospace will lead business acquisition and delivery. Key objectives include:

• Reducing energy consumption and costs by over 20%
• Accelerating development cycles by up to six months
• Creating a 100% indigenous vendor ecosystem

This initiative aligns with India's 'Make in India' vision and is expected to strengthen the country's defense capabilities while creating new employment opportunities in the aerospace sector.The partnership showcases India's growing prowess in autonomous UAV technologies and sets the stage for significant advancements in the field.

Source: PRNewswire