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India’s V-BAT Drone Deal: Strategic Technology Transfer and Defence Industrial Ambition
What is the central argument of “India’s V-BAT Drone Deal”, and why does it matter for European defence and dual-use markets?
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Original DFM publication · DFM Analysis report · 2025-07-29
India’s defence strategy is undergoing a significant transformation as the government seeks to reduce foreign dependency and establish the country as a global centre for defence production. A central element of this transformation is the increasing emphasis on technology transfers, domestic manufacturing, and joint ventures with leading international defence firms.
The recent negotiations between India’s Ministry of Defence, the U.S.-based company Shield AI, and India’s JSW Defence represent a critical step in this direction. The proposed deal involves local production of the V-BAT vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drone system, already in service with the United States Marine Corps.
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India’s V-BAT Drone Deal: Strategic Technology Transfer and Defence Industrial Ambition
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What is India’s V-BAT Drone Deal: Strategic Technology Transfer and Defence Industrial Ambition?
The recent negotiations between India’s Ministry of Defence, the U.S.-based company Shield AI, and India’s JSW Defence represent a critical step in this direction.
Why does India’s V-BAT Drone Deal: Strategic Technology Transfer and Defence Industrial Ambition matter for European defence?
The proposed deal involves local production of the V-BAT vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drone system, already in service with the United States Marine Corps.
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