NEW DELHI: India’s first passenger drone Varuna, which has been built by a Pune defence company, will be showcased in the Navy tableau as part of the Republic Day parade on Kartavya Path on Thursday. The Navy’s ‘Make in India’ activities are highlighted in the tableau’s main segment and Varuna underlines the importance of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ mission.
The drone, developed for the Navy by Pune-based Sagar Defence Engineering, can be used for medical evacuation, cargo logistics between ships and for the last-mile delivery, both on land and at sea. Varuna can also be used in land operations and for deploying soldiers in frontline areas.
Captain Nikunj Parashar, co-founder and MD, along with co-founder and vice-president (business development) Mridul Babbar and director Lakshay Dang are spearheading the drone programme.
An elated Captain Nikunj Parashar said, “It is a proud moment for us to have Varuna be a part of the Republic Day parade as Navy’s ‘Make In India’…

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