The Indian Army received indigenously built drones from a Hyderabad-based firm. Drogo Aerospace Pvt. Ltd., formerly known as Drogo Drones Pvt. Ltd., has delivered the first batch of 41 JK 250e drones to the Army under a Rs 72-crore contract, marking a significant milestone in India's indigenous defence manufacturing sector while signalling Hyderabad’s emergence as the next destination for defence and aerospace manufacturing.
The first batch was received by officials of the Army's Southern Command in Nashik, Maharashtra, with the company aiming to complete the remaining deliveries by August 2026.
The JK 250e drones, developed and built entirely by Drogo Aerospace, can fly for up to three hours on a single charge and are designed for surveillance, reconnaissance, and other critical military missions. The project also advances the Government of India's Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives to strengthen self-reliance in defence production.
As part of a broader strategic transformation, the company has rebranded from Drogo Drones to Drogo Aerospace, reflecting its evolution from a drone manufacturer into a wider aerospace technology ecosystem encompassing defence, aviation, unmanned systems, satellites, and future aerospace solutions.
Founder and CEO Yeshwanth Bonthu said the successful delivery to the Indian Army validates the company's technological expertise, manufacturing capabilities, and commitment to national security. He said that Drogo Aerospace was actively developing indigenous loitering munitions, long-endurance UAVs, AI-powered aerial intelligence platforms, and advanced surveillance and reconnaissance systems, among other future-ready aerospace products.
Headquartered in Madhapur, Hyderabad, the company is expanding its focus on next-generation unmanned aerial systems, defence technologies, and advanced surveillance platforms. The company recently showcased its defence technologies at an exhibition in Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh, where Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu reviewed its offerings.
Drogo Aerospace is establishing a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at Maheshwaram in Ranga Reddy district. The Telangana government has allotted approximately 4.5 acres of land within the Electronics Manufacturing Cluster for the project. The upcoming facility, spread across 1,00,000 sq. ft., is expected to generate around 500 additional jobs, adding to the company's current workforce of nearly 300 employees.
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