RRP DEFENSE and Israel’s Meprolight Collaboration Brings Next-Gen Weapon Sights and Electro-Optics to India

RRP Defense Limited (BSE: 530929) and Meprolight Ltd., Israel, a global leader in electro-optics, night-vision and weapon-sight systems, are pleased to announce a strategic collaboration aimed at delivering next-generation defence technologies to the Indian market.

Under this collaboration, Meprolight and RRP Defense Limited will jointly work on the distribution, assembly, technology integration, and future localisation of Meprolight’s advanced product line in India. The partnership includes:

• Collaborative sales and distribution of Meprolight products within India for military and law-enforcement agencies.
• Co-development of pricing, commercial strategy, and payment terms, mutually agreed between both organisations.
• Technology transfer by Meprolight to support assembly, testing, and integration at RRP Defense’s Mahape facility under the Government of India’s Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives.
• A long-term roadmap for local manufacturing of select electro-optic systems using indigenous components through RRP Electronics and other ecosystem partners.

Mr. Rajendra Chodankar, Chairman, RRP Defense Limited, said, “This collaboration with Meprolight affirms India’s growing capabilities in precision defence manufacturing. Integrating world-class electro-optic technology into our Mahape facility enables us to serve the Indian Armed Forces with domestically assembled, battle-tested solutions. Together with Meprolight, we are strengthening India’s defence ecosystem and advancing our role in the global supply chain.”

About RRP Defense Limited

RRP Defense Limited is a leading Indian defence manufacturer dedicated to advancing the national vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat. Under the leadership of technocrat-entrepreneur Rajendra Chodankar, the company has evolved from a trading entity into a deep-tech defence production enterprise.

RRP Defense focuses on indigenising critical systems in Electro-Optics, Thermal Imaging, and UAV technologies. The company has strengthened its ecosystem through the acquisition of RRP Drone Innovation and the formation of Vimananu Limited, enabling a full spectrum of Drone-in-a-Box and anti-drone solutions.

Through collaborations with Meprolight (Israel) and CYGR (France/USA), along with indigenous semiconductor support from RRP Electronics, the company is positioned to deliver high- precision, battle-ready systems to the Indian Armed Forces and global partners. 

About Meprolight Ltd., Israel

Meprolight is a globally recognised manufacturer of advanced electro-optic systems, night- vision devices, and weapon sights for defence, paramilitary, and law-enforcement agencies. With decades of battlefield experience and international deployment, Meprolight’s solutions are known for reliability, precision, and combat-tested performance.

RRP Defence and CYGR to Establish Strategic Drone Manufacturing Hub in Navi Mumbai Under ‘Make in India'

• French UAV technology to be manufactured in India
• Facility based in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
• Focus on defence, homeland security, and industrial drone solutions
• Enhanced capability for Indian forces and strategic sectors
• Contribution to India’s high-skill employment and aerospace exports

In a significant stride toward strengthening India’s self-reliance in aerospace and defence technology, RRP DEFENCE LTD (RRP GROUP, India), through its dedicated entity "Vimananu Ltd", and CYGR (Franco-American) have announced a strategic collaboration to set up a drone manufacturing facility in India under the Make in India initiative.

This partnership aims to deliver advanced drone systems designed for tactical, surveillance, and industrial use—leveraging French-American technology and Indian manufacturing capability.

The facility, to be located in Navi Mumbai, will support the production of next-generation drones including:

• Hand-Launched Fixed Wing Drones – Lightweight and portable for field deployment
• Nano Drones – Compact platforms for close-range and indoor surveillance
• ISR Drones – Designed for Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance

Mr. Rajendra Chodankar, Chairman, RRP Defence Ltd, said, "This collaboration is a defining moment for India’s UAV ecosystem. By combining our local manufacturing strength and field understanding with CYGR’s world-class drone technologies, we’re building systems that meet India’s unique operational needs. It’s a proud step toward Atmanirbhar Bharat."

Rajendra Chodankar, Chairman, RRP Defence Ltd and George El Aily, Director, CYGR France at MoU Signing Ceremony

Mr. George El Aily, Director, CYGR France, stated, "India is a key strategic partner for us, and we are excited to bring our cutting-edge UAV platforms to this growing market. Through this collaboration with RRP DEFENCE LTD, we are not only transferring technology but also co-developing future-ready solutions that support India’s defence and surveillance landscape."

The Global Advisor, Dr. Zaynah, also mentioned that they will be offloading an immediate contract valued at over USD 20 million for Make in India global exports in defence. The quantities would be in hundreds of units each year. The LoI is also being released.

This partnership underlines India’s emergence as a global drone hub, backed by strategic international cooperation and indigenous capabilities.