New Delhi [India], December 22: Enord Pvt. Ltd., a pioneering AI-on-Edge drone technology startup, has secured a landmarkmulti-crore contract from the School of Artillery, Deolali, Nashik, Indian Army, for the supply ofMade-in-India Standalone VR Drone Training Simulators. The order has been placed under theEmergency Powers Revenue (EP) 2025mandate, marking a significant milestone in India’s drive towardAatmanirbhar Bharatin defence technology.
Under the contract, Enord will deliver700+ VR drone simulatorstoCategory-A establishments of the Indian Army, spanning19 units across the country. The deployment will be carried out inthree phases, withfull completion targeted by Q2 2026, enabling rapid and scalable enhancement of drone training infrastructure.
The simulators are designed to offerhigh-fidelity, immersive trainingfor military drone operators without reliance on live UAVs. The system supportsFPV flying, ISR mission rehearsal, emergency response drills, and complex tactical scenarios, significantly reducing operational risk, cost, and equipment wear while accelerating pilot readiness.
The award follows anextensive evaluation and qualification process, includingfield trials, detailed performance assessments, andstrict country-of-origin compliance checks. These audits underscore the Army’s focus on secure, indigenous supply chains.
Commenting on the achievement,Muhammad Anas, Co-Founder and CEO of Enord, said:
“This contract is a decisive vote of confidence in young Indian entrepreneurs and in indigenous defence technology. It proves that Indian-built systems can meet and exceed the operational expectations of our armed forces. Guided by our vision of ‘Creating Ease,’ we are committed to delivering this project on schedule and building a long-term partnership with the Indian Army.”
Founded onJanuary 29, 2021, Enord emerged from leading incubators acrossIITs, IIITs, and IIMs. The company focuses on developingintelligent, autonomous drone and simulation systemsthat go beyond conventional GPS-based navigation. Its proprietaryAI Pilot™ architectureenables real-time perception and decision-making at the edge, allowing systems to operate effectively inGPS-denied and complex environments.
With this order, Enord strengthens its position as a key contributor to India’s indigenous defence ecosystem, advancingself-reliance, skill development, and next-generation military training capabilities.
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