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JSW Defence Forms Partnership with Shield Al to Manufacture V-BAT Drones in India.

Economy Business | Dated: 27 Nov 2024

Mumbai (Maharashtra) based JSW Defence Private Limited, a subsidiary of JSW Group, has partnered with the United States of America (USA) based defence company Shield Al to manufacture V-BAT drones, a Group 3 Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) in India.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - JSW Group will invest around USD 90 million in the next two years, with USD 65 million allotted for the first year to establish a compliance program and manufacturing facility.
  • - This initiative fosters support for large-scale production of V-BATs in India to function as a global hub for Shield Al.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) JSW plans to establish a facility in India for manufacturing, assembling, and testing V-BAT aircraft, enabling a local supply chain.
  • (ii) The V-BAT is a VTOL platform with a patented ducted design, offering long-endurance ISR missions, rapid deployment, and minimal logistics.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Recently, JSW Defence has partnered with which company to manufacture V-BAT drones in India?

Correct Answer: Shield Al

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