IG Drones, one of India’s most trusted unmanned systems companies, has transitioned into IG Defence, reflecting a natural evolution from a drone-focused organisation to a comprehensive defence technology company.
This change signifies a serious commitment to building reliable, sovereign, and battle-ready defence systems for India’s future.
Modern warfare is rapidly changing. Today’s conflicts are influenced by factors such as autonomy, intelligence, electronic dominance, cyber resilience, and seamless coordination across air, land, sea, and space. Recent high-intensity operations, including Operation Sindoor, where IG Drones played a crucial role, have highlighted a critical reality: India cannot rely on imported systems designed for foreign doctrines and battlefields. Achieving real strategic autonomy requires technologies developed in India, specifically for Indian terrain, forces, and missions. IG Defence has been established to fulfil this responsibility.
Bodhisattwa Sanghapriya, Founder and CEO of IG Defence, stated, “IG Defence represents a deeper sense of responsibility. India is entering an era where wars will be shaped by intelligence, autonomy, and integration across domains. Our aim is to create dependable, world-class defence systems that are designed and manufactured in India to reduce long-term dependency. The guidance of leaders who have devoted their lives to serving the nation provides us with clarity, discipline, and direction as we build for the future.”
To support this expanded mission, IG Defence has enlisted some of India’s most respected military leaders to join its senior leadership team. Their involvement is not merely symbolic; it reflects a shared belief that India’s future defence capabilities must be developed through close alignment between operational experience and indigenous technology development.
Lt. General Anil Kumar Samantara, AVSM, VSM, SM (Retd), brings over four decades of leadership experience, including his role as Director General of Infantry, where he oversaw modernisation programs and led significant indigenous procurement reforms. His insights will be vital to IG Defence’s land systems and mission-critical platforms.
Lt. General Anil Chait (Retd), former Chief of Integrated Defence Staff, joins with extensive experience in joint operations, integrated theatre planning, and national-level crisis management. His tri-service perspective enhances IG Defence’s alignment with the future needs of India’s military commands.
Air Commodore Rajendra N. Gaekwad, AVSM, VSM (Retd), joins IG Defence after 35 years of service in the Indian Air Force as a fighter pilot, operational commander, and technology planner. His expertise in weapons induction, aerospace modernisation, and future capability development will guide IG Defence’s aviation and autonomous systems programs.
