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IG Defence

Noida, Uttar Pradesh Founded 2018 igdefence.com ↗
Bodhisattwa Sanghapriya · Founder & CEO Om Prakash · Co-Founder & CTO Shuvam Dash · Co-Founder & CRO Santosh Mishra · Co-Founder & CIO
$6 MnTotal funding (tracked)
2Funding rounds
17 Mar 2026Last round

IG Defence: Business Model Canvas

The nine-block Business Model Canvas, filled in only where a public source states it — empty blocks mean we haven't found a citable fact yet, not that the answer is zero.

Value Propositions

Indigenous, sovereign defence systems

Fully indigenous unmanned systems aligned with India's Atmanirbhar Bharat vision, positioned as free of foreign/Chinese components.

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Combat-validated / field-tested platforms

Platforms marketed as combat-proven, tested through live-fire exercises and mobility/weather-stress trials.

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Integrated sensor-to-strike architecture

Unified command platform integrating ISR, FPV strike response and counter-UAS shield into one detect-analyze-engage-protect flow.

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Customer Segments

Indian Army

Core defence customer; supplied FPV Kamikaze and VTOL drones under direct Army contracts.

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Armed forces, CAPF & homeland security units

Broader defence and paramilitary customer base the company now targets post-rebrand.

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Indian government (strategic operations)

Supplied drones and reconnaissance services as a government partner during Operation Sindoor.

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Customer Relationships

Direct operational briefings & pilot programs

Engages defence buyers through direct briefings, technical documentation access, and operational pilot/testing programs rather than self-serve sales.

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Channels

Direct defence procurement / government contracts

Wins direct contracts with the Indian Army and defence agencies rather than open-market retail.

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Defence expos & industry bodies

Company positions itself via defence trade shows and membership in India's defence manufacturers' industry body.

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Direct sales briefings / demos

Website drives prospective defence buyers to schedule briefings and request live product demos.

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Key Activities

R&D and systems engineering

Hardware-in-the-loop testing and rapid iteration in an in-house systems lab.

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Field trials & validation

Live-fire exercises, mobility tests and weather-stress validation of platforms before deployment.

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Design, development and deployment of unmanned systems

Core activity spans UAS, short-range missile systems, and counter-unmanned solutions.

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Key Resources

Patent portfolio

25+ patents pending, including India's first 5G drone technology claim.

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In-house manufacturing capacity

Manufacturing capacity expanded to 1,000 drones, with plans to scale to 2,500+ in FY26.

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Engineering & expert team

150+ person expert team per company website stats.

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Key Partnerships

Retired senior military advisors

Retired Army and Air Force officers — Lt Gen Anil Kumar Samantara, Lt Gen Anil Chait, and Air Cmdre Rajendra N Gaekwad — brought on as advisors to guide defence-grade product development post-rebrand.

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Indian Army

Direct partner/customer for VTOL and FPV drone supply and reconnaissance services.

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Indian government (Operation Sindoor)

Acted as a supply/service partner to the Indian government during a live military operation.

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Revenue Streams

Government/defence contracts

Majority of revenue comes from government and defence-sector contracts.

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Private sector drone sales

Remaining revenue from private-sector deals and product sales; over 200 drones sold in FY25.

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Cost Structure

No cited public information yet.

FAQs on IG Defence

What is IG Defence's business model?

IG Defence's core value proposition centers on Indigenous, sovereign defence systems, Combat-validated / field-tested platforms, Integrated sensor-to-strike architecture.

How does IG Defence make money?

IG Defence's cited revenue streams include Government/defence contracts, Private sector drone sales.

Sources & corrections. Every fact on this page is compiled from cited public sources — follow the "source" links beside each entry. Profile sources: igdefence.com · Last verified 7 Sep 2026. · Report a correction