Chandigarh: In a significant step towards positioning Haryana as a global hub for drone manufacturing, aerospace and advanced technology, a high-level Russian delegation met Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini at his residence Sant Kabir Kutir in Chandigarh to explore opportunities for investment, technology transfer, joint research and industrial collaboration in the state.
The discussions focused on two proposed India–Russia joint ventures at Drone City Haryana, established by AVPL International in Sisai, Hansi. The proposed projects envisage the manufacturing of advanced helicopter drones and the development of GPS/GNSS-independent drone navigation technology using Indian semiconductor chips.
During the meeting, the delegation apprised the Chief Minister of the proposed collaboration between Russia’s Omnitech LLC and AVPL International for establishing an advanced helicopter drone manufacturing facility at Drone City Haryana in Sisai.
The proposed helicopter drones could be used for industrial logistics, disaster management, the delivery of essential supplies to remote and inaccessible areas, and other civilian and industrial applications. If the joint venture is finalised, the project could create new opportunities for the development of a specialised helicopter drone manufacturing sector in Haryana, strengthening the state’s position in advanced aerospace and unmanned aerial systems manufacturing.
Before arriving in Haryana, the Russian delegation met Union Minister for Civil Aviation Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu in New Delhi on October 12, 2026. The delegation subsequently visited Drone City Haryana at Sisai to familiarise itself with the manufacturing, research and technical training facilities available at the site.
