Cyient Solutions & Systems Pvt Ltd and Israel-based BlueBird Aero Systems have entered into a joint venture to offer field-proven UAV systems to Indian defence, paramilitary, security, and police forces. In the joint venture, announced at DefExpo 2018, Cyient will have a 51 per cent and the rest 49 per cent to be held by BlueBird.
The joint venture company will indigenise, manufacture, assemble, integrate, and test advanced UAV systems at its production facilities in Hyderabad by leveraging BlueBird’s technology and manufacturing know-how.
Cyient supported by BlueBird will also provide comprehensive after-market services, including spares, repairs, maintenance, and support to end users across India, Krishna Bodanapu, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director, Cyient, was quoted in a company press release.
The joint venture’s portfolio includes the SpyLite, ThunderB, and MicroB systems that offer UAS technology designed to fulfill covert, real-time intelligence, and tactical mapping-on-demand missions across open areas or crowded urban environments. Cyient Solutions & Systems recently conducted field trials in India, the release said.