New Delhi,  Dec 23: IG Drones, one of India’s leading unmanned systems companies, has evolved into IG Defence, marking its transition from a drone-focused organisation to a full-spectrum defence technology company. This evolution reflects a focused mission: to develop sovereign, reliable, and battle-ready defence systems tailored for India’s future security needs.

Modern warfare is increasingly shaped by autonomy, intelligence, electronic dominance, cyber resilience, and seamless coordination across air, land, sea, and space. Recent high-intensity operations, including Operation Sindoor, highlighted the importance of indigenous systems designed specifically for India’s operational environment. True strategic autonomy depends on technologies designed, developed, and deployed in India and IG Defence is committed to this responsibility.

To support this expanded mandate, IG Defence has inducted some of India’s most respected military leaders into its senior leadership. Their involvement ensures that operational experience guides indigenous technology development:

  • Lt. General Anil Kumar Samantara, AVSM, VSM, SM (Retd)  Former Director General of Infantry, brings over four decades of leadership and modernisation experience to land systems and mission-critical platforms.

  • Lt. General Anil Chait (Retd) – Former Chief of Integrated Defence Staff, offers deep expertise in joint operations, integrated theatre planning, and national-level crisis management.

  • Air Commodore Rajendra N. Gaekwad, AVSM, VSM (Retd) – Veteran fighter pilot and operational commander, provides insights into aviation, autonomous systems, and future capability planning.

Bodhisattwa Sanghapriya, Founder and CEO of IG Defence, said, “IG Defence represents a deeper sense of responsibility. India is entering an era where wars will be shaped by intelligence, autonomy, and multi-domain integration. Our goal is to build world-class, dependable defence systems designed and manufactured in India, reducing long-term dependency. The guidance of these seasoned leaders gives us clarity and discipline as we prepare for the future.”

IG Defence is expanding far beyond aerial platforms. Its work now spans next-generation combat and transport aircraft technologies, tactical interceptor systems, integrated border defence architectures, autonomous naval surface platforms, armoured mobility solutions, and space-based surveillance capabilities. In parallel, the company is developing sensor suites, secure battlefield communication networks, AI-enabled command systems, electronic warfare capabilities, and cyber defence frameworks. These efforts position IG Defence as a long-term technology partner focused on building integrated capabilities rather than standalone products.

Rooted in the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat, IG Defence remains committed to creating sovereign, interoperable systems ready for real operational conditions. The company collaborates closely with defence research organisations, strategic institutions, and operational units to ensure its technologies meet the real-world challenges faced by India’s armed forces.

By combining modern defence innovation with the experience of India’s most seasoned military leaders, IG Defence aims to deliver systems that India can trust in peace and rely on in conflict securing the nation today while preparing it for the future.