New Delhi, 23 June 2026 – Anadrone Systems, India’s leading unmanned systems company, and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: KTOS) today announced a landmark strategic agreement to jointly pursue opportunities in India’s rapidly expanding unmanned and autonomous defence systems market.
Strategic Agreement Signed at Eurosatory 2026
The agreement, formalized during Eurosatory 2026, establishes a framework for long‑term cooperation between Anadrone Systems Limited and Kratos. The collaboration is designed to introduce advanced unmanned capabilities tailored to the evolving requirements of the Indian Armed Forces and national security agencies.
Combining Global Expertise with Indigenous Strengths
This partnership brings together:
- Kratos’ globally proven expertise in tactical unmanned aerial systems, aerial target platforms, and autonomous technologies.
- Anadrone’s established capabilities in indigenous development, manufacturing, integration, operational support, and customer engagement within India.
“India’s defence ecosystem is witnessing a fundamental shift towards indigenous development of advanced technologies. Through this strategic agreement, we are bringing together global expertise and local execution capabilities to explore next‑generation unmanned systems for India. Drawing on over two decades of experience in the defence sector and our work across unmanned systems, we have developed a strong understanding of the evolving requirements of India’s defence and security ecosystem. We see significant opportunities to contribute to the country’s defence modernization priorities while strengthening indigenous capability development under the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision,” said Anant Bhalotia, Founder & CEO, Anadrone Systems Private Limited.
Focus Areas of Collaboration
The companies will jointly explore opportunities across a broad portfolio of unmanned solutions, including:
- High‑speed aerial target systems
- Tactical unmanned aircraft
- Autonomous mission systems
- Future defence technologies
The collaboration will directly support India’s defence modernization objectives and the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat through progressive localization, capability development, and long‑term industrial cooperation.
India’s Growing Defence Market
India represents one of the world’s fastest‑growing markets for advanced unmanned systems. Through this agreement, Anadrone and Kratos aim to combine global innovation with local execution to deliver mission‑ready capabilities while strengthening India’s indigenous defence ecosystem.
Future Outlook
This agreement is expected to serve as a foundation for:
- Future growth opportunities
- Technology collaboration
- Expanded support for India’s defence and security requirements
Further details regarding specific initiatives and areas of cooperation will be announced as the partnership evolves.
About Anadrone Systems Limited
Anadrone Systems Limited is an Indian defence technology company specializing in the design, development, manufacturing, operation, and support of advanced unmanned and autonomous systems for defence and security applications. Its portfolio includes high‑speed aerial target systems, tactical UAVs, autonomous mission systems, flight operations, weapon integration, and mission support services. Anadrone has supported multiple defence and strategic programs in India and continues to advance indigenous technologies aligned with the nation’s defence modernization objectives.
👉 Visit: www.anadrone.com
About Kratos Defense & Security Solutions
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: KTOS) is a technology company serving defence, national security, and commercial markets through innovative products, systems, and software solutions. Kratos is a recognized leader in unmanned aerial systems, aerial target drones, propulsion technologies, hypersonic and rocket systems, satellite ground systems, C5ISR, and advanced training solutions. The company is focused on rapidly developing and fielding affordable, mission‑critical capabilities for customers worldwide.
👉 Visit: www.KratosDefense.com
