The contract to deliver mini-VTOL UAV has been awarded to ideaForge for its SWITCH UAV. As part of this deal, ideaForge will supply 200 systems to the Indian Army with an aim to increase its surveillance capabilities.
The firm ideaForge was able to secure this contract in spite of stiff competition from Israel, Russia, Ukraine, France, and others. The Indian Army is well known for conducting rigorous testing and field trials on its weapons systems, but only the SWITCH UAV was successful in those trials.
Lt Gen Vinod Bhatia (Retd.), former DGMO, and Director CENJOWS said, “UAV are indispensable for ISR. This contract for Mini VTOL UAVs is the result of a five year long intensive procurement procedure. We are happy that the contract has been awarded to an Indian firm, ideaForge, who have proven the test of time, weather, terrain, and performance against other global systems, contributing to the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.”
