Aerpace leads defence innovation with AI-powered modular UAV platform

By Staff Report May 16, 2025 3:14 pm IST

Aerpace Industries introduces aerShield, a UAV ecosystem for autonomous defence operations. Developed with partner companies, the system supports surveillance and strike missions using AI-powered drones.

Aerpace Industries Limited successfully built and tested India’s next-generation smart UAV ecosystem under the aerShield program in partnership with Aerpace Robotics Pvt Ltd, UAV Tech Pvt Ltd, and Leospear Defence Pvt Ltd.

AerOS, an AI-based autonomous drone control platform, powers the system. It allows for precise targeting, obstacle avoidance, mission execution, and real-time flight navigation with little assistance from humans. High-performance drones like the aerRecon ARM-5 (VTOL) and ARM-10 (STOL) and the aerReaper AMMO-R7, are part of the aerShield ecosystem.

• aerRecon ARM-5 (VTOL) and ARM-10 (STOL) – developed for high-endurance border surveillance.
• aerReaper AMMO-R7 – a loitering munition drone capable of carrying RPG-class payloads for tactical strike missions.

Leospear Defence supplied advanced munitions integration, UAV Tech managed airframe and propulsion engineering, and Aerpace Robotics created the AI and flight software. Each partner made a core contribution.

Aerpace Industries Executive Director Ravi Soni stated, “aerShield is a testament to what homegrown innovation can achieve when guided by purpose and urgency.” Our teams are dedicated to making sure India takes the lead in the development of AI-driven defence, not just following.

After testing and field integrations, Aerpace is getting ready for live demonstrations for the defence forces of India and its allies.