• Reducing dependency on foreign countries, India now ascends to the league of nations equipped with advanced Combat Aircraft with Flying Wedge Defence 200B
• While the US Predator costs a staggering 250 crores, our indigenous FWD-200B, built with state-of-the-art technology and manufactured in India, slashes the cost to 25 crores
• Made in India, Flying Wedge Defence 200B, marks a historic milestone in our nation’s defence technology landscape

Bengaluru, Friday, May 03, 2024: Flying Wedge Defence, a pioneer in India’s defence and aerospace technology sector, proudly unveiled FWD-200B, India’s first indigenous bomber unmanned aircraft (UAV), today. The event was held at the prestigious White Feather venue, located in the bustling Santara Magan Place, Electronic City, Bengaluru, Karnataka.

Driven by a commitment to reducing India’s reliance on costly bomber unmanned aircrafts imports and boosting the Make in India initiative, the company aims to position India as a global drone manufacturing & technology hub while equipping the nation with the right air defence resources and enhancing national security.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Suhas Tejaskanda, Founder of Flying Wedge Defence & Aerospace, highlighted, “For over 15 years, India’s pursuit of combat unmanned aircraft remained a distant dream, despite significant investment and repeated attempts by DRDO with projects like Tapas and Rustom ending in failure. Today, with the launch of the FWD-200B, India not only fulfills this dream but also joins the league of nations with advanced combat aircraft capabilities.”

“While the US Predator costs a staggering 250 crores, our indigenous FWD-200B, built with state-of-the-art technology and manufactured in India, slashes the cost to a mere 25 crores. This not only demonstrates our commitment to self-reliance but also positions India as a leader in cost-effective defence solutions”, he added.

The Flying Wedge Defence’s state-of-the-art manufacturing unit where the FWD-200B was meticulously crafted, is over 12000 sq.ft built on 1.5 acre land and is located at Electronic City. The FWD-200B has a payload capacity of 100 kgs and is classified as a MALE Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (medium-altitude, long-endurance). The Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) consists of optical surveillance payloads and is integrated with missile-like weapons for precision air strikes.

While having a max speed of 200 kts/370 kmph, it has an impressive endurance capacity of 12-20 hours. The FWD-200B can carry a maximum takeoff weight of 498 Kgs in addition to this, it holds a ground control station (GCS) range of 200 kms.

FWD- 200B India’s First Indigenous bomber UAV , a revolutionary bomber UAV claims not only to act as the nation’s eagle eye but also to be the shield for the nation from above.

Specifications FWD- 200B India’s First Indigenous bomber UAV :

About Flying Wedge Defence and Aerospace:

Incorporated in the year 2022 by Mr. Suhas Tejaskanda, Flying Wedge Defence and Aerospace’s mission is to eliminate India’s reliance on costly UAV imports and advance the Make in India initiative. With an aim to position India as a global unmanned aircraft (also known as drone) manufacturing & technology hub and strengthen the Indian Defence Air Forces, the company has attained notable milestones, including securing the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) type certification for indigenous UAV technology. In addition to this, the company’s drones are successfully deployed to safeguard the Indian Prime Minister in partnership with Special Protection Group (SPG) and L&T to exemplify its commitment to security excellence. Through continuous dedication and innovation, Flying Wedge Defence and Aerospace set new benchmarks in the nation’s defence technological landscape and emerged as a leader in the drone technology sector.

For more information about Flying Wedge Defence and Aerospace, visit: https://fwdefence.com/