•Samtel Avionics to invest over 200 crore rupees in indigenous combat drones, counter-drone systems, and advanced space technology.
•Move aligns with Defense Minister Rajnath Singh's call for self-reliance in India's defense sector and indigenous drone ecosystem.
•Company establishes a dedicated unit for unmanned systems to build combat drones based on Indian intellectual property.
•Project includes developing counter-drone systems and robust Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) infrastructure.
•Samtel also venturing into Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and small satellite manufacturing, with a focus on Space Situational Awareness and Space Debris Management.