BENGALURU: Indian defense and aerospace company Flying Wedge Defense and Aerospace Technologies on Friday marked a milestone in Bengaluru by launching the FWD-200B, which is expected to be the country’s first indigenous bomber drone.drone).
The FWD-200B is a Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) UAV designed and manufactured entirely in India.
Speaking at the unveiling ceremony in Bengaluru, Suhas Tejaskanda, founder of Flying Wedge Defense, said that the FWD-200B is India’s long-awaited indigenously produced combat drone after years of failed attempts by agencies such as the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO). dream.
“A key highlight is the significant cost reduction achieved. While the imported US Predator drones cost as much as Rs 250 crore, the Indian-made FWD-200B is priced at just Rs 250 million, a tenth of the cost. one,” the company said.
This demonstrates the company’s commitment to self-reliance and positions India as a leader in cost-effective defense solutions, Tejaskanda added.
“With an endurance of 12-20 hours, a maximum speed of 200 knots/370 km/h and a ground control station range of 200 km, the FWD-200B is envisioned to be the ‘nation’s eagle eye’ and aerial defense against threats,” the company said. shield. Made in India initiative and reduce reliance on costly imports of strategic defense equipment such as drones.
The FWD-200B is a Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) UAV designed and manufactured entirely in India.
Speaking at the unveiling ceremony in Bengaluru, Suhas Tejaskanda, founder of Flying Wedge Defense, said that the FWD-200B is India’s long-awaited indigenously produced combat drone after years of failed attempts by agencies such as the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO). dream.
“A key highlight is the significant cost reduction achieved. While the imported US Predator drones cost as much as Rs 250 crore, the Indian-made FWD-200B is priced at just Rs 250 million, a tenth of the cost. one,” the company said.
This demonstrates the company’s commitment to self-reliance and positions India as a leader in cost-effective defense solutions, Tejaskanda added.
“With an endurance of 12-20 hours, a maximum speed of 200 knots/370 km/h and a ground control station range of 200 km, the FWD-200B is envisioned to be the ‘nation’s eagle eye’ and aerial defense against threats,” the company said. shield. Made in India initiative and reduce reliance on costly imports of strategic defense equipment such as drones.
