What They Build
IG Defence designs and manufactures UAVs for surveillance, reconnaissance, mapping, FPV strike, and loitering-munition use cases for defence and government customers.
Why They Matter
India's drone base needs companies that can move from services into military-grade products. IG Defence matters because it is making that pivot explicitly, with post-Sindoor deployments, FPV strike-drone orders, and a manufacturing expansion plan in Odisha. The next test is whether production scale arrives with enough reliability for defence use.
Founders
Bodhisattwa Sanghapriya, Om Prakash
Recent Milestones
- Founded in 2018 by VSSUT alumni Bodhisattwa Sanghapriya and Om Prakash
- Drones deployed during Operation Sindoor for surveillance, mapping, and reconnaissance
- Renamed from IG Drones to IG Defence after Operation Sindoor to reflect strategic mission focus
- FY25 revenue grew to Rs 22.4 crore, with Rs 100 crore FY26 revenue target disclosed
- Orders confirmed for 5,000+ FPV kamikaze strike drones
- $5M pre-Series A raised in March 2026 from India Accelerator, Finvolve, and family offices
- Odisha approval received for Rs 300 crore drone manufacturing centre in Ganjam district
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