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Hindustan Times
30-07-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Indian Army to host Surya Dronathon 2025 from Aug 10
The Surya Command of the Indian Army, in collaboration with the Drone Federation of India, is set to host the Surya Dronathon 2025, a pioneering drone competition that will bring together talented freelancers and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) from across the country. The Surya Dronathon 2025 aims to harness cutting-edge indigenous technology and foster a robust ecosystem of innovation in the defence sector, aligning with the vision of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' and the Indian Army's quest for technological advancement. (Representative) This event is scheduled to take place in Spiti Valley at Sumdo, Himachal Pradesh, where participants will face one of the highest drone obstacle courses in the country, situated at an altitude of 10,700 feet. The Surya Dronathon 2025 aims to harness cutting-edge indigenous technology and foster a robust ecosystem of innovation in the defence sector, aligning with the vision of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' and the Indian Army's quest for technological advancement. The key objectives of the competition include promoting indigenous research, development and manufacturing of advanced drone systems within India, identifying next-generation solutions to address current and future operational requirements, and fostering collaboration between the Indian Army, individual innovators, startups, and established defence manufacturers. The competition will feature multiple stages, including Obstacle Negotiation, Endurance Race etc. The competition will be held in two phases - Phase 1: August 10-15, 2025 and Phase 2: August 20-24, 2025. Participation is open to Category I: Service Teams; Category II: Freelancers/Open and Category III: OEM. The last date for online registration is August 1, 2025. The Surya Dronathon 2025 is poised to be a landmark event in the Indian defence sector, fostering innovation and collaboration between the military and the industry. This initiative by the Indian Army underscores its commitment to leveraging technology to enhance national security and promote self-reliance in defence manufacturing.
Time of India
29-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Surya Dronathon 2025: Come August, drones from across India to face off in Spiti
Shimla: The Surya Command of the Indian Army, in collaboration with the Drone Federation of India, is set to host a drone competition at Sumdo in Himachal Pradesh's Spiti Valley — 'Surya Dronathon 2025'. Participants will face one of the highest drone obstacle courses in the country, situated at an altitude of 10,700 feet, from Aug 10 to 24. The event will bring together talented freelancers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) from across the country. The key objectives of the competition include promoting indigenous research, development, and manufacturing of advanced drone systems within India, identifying next-generation solutions to address current and future operational requirements, and fostering collaboration between the Army, individual innovators, startups, and established defence manufacturers. The last date for online registration is Aug 1. The Surya Dronathon 2025 aims to harness cutting-edge indigenous technology and foster a robust ecosystem of innovation in the defence sector, aligning with the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and the Army's quest for technological advancement. By encouraging the development of advanced drone solutions tailored to meet the evolving operational requirements of the Army, the competition will serve as a dynamic platform for showcasing novel designs, technological breakthroughs, and innovative military applications of drone technology. The competition will feature multiple stages, including obstacle negotiation and an endurance race, and it will be held in two phases — first from Aug 10 to 15 and second from Aug 20 to 24.
News18
29-07-2025
- Business
- News18
Indian Army to hold drone competition in forbidding Spiti valley
Shimla, Jul 29 (PTI) The Indian Army is going to host a drone competition to bring together freelancers and original equipment manufacturers from across the country, an army officer said on Tuesday. The exercise will be a joint venture between the Surya Command of the Indian Army and the Drone Federation of India. The event will take place in the Sumdo village of Spiti Valley in two phases — August 10-15, and August 20-24 —, the spokesperson said. Surya Dronathon 2025 will feature obstacle negotiation and an endurance race. The participants will face one of the highest drone obstacle courses in the country, situated at an altitude of 10,700 feet in the open category, service team category and freelancers category. view comments First Published: July 29, 2025, 21:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
