IIT Kanpur and Indian Army Central Command Forge Partnership to Advance UAV Training and Simulation

IIT Kanpur and the Indian Army Central Command have signed an MoU to collaborate on advancing UAV training and simulation technology, aiming to revolutionize military preparedness and innovation.

IIT Kanpur and Indian Army Central Signs MoU

The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Army’s Headquarters Central Command to develop an advanced Remote Piloting Training Module (RPTM) and Software-in-the-Loop Simulator (SITL) for drones and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). This collaboration aims to enhance the Army’s training capabilities by integrating cutting-edge simulation technologies, improving operational efficiency, reducing costs, and minimizing risks.

Scheduled for completion within six months, the project paves the way for future collaborations between the Army and academia in advancing defence technology. Led by the UAV Laboratory at IIT Kanpur in partnership with VU Dynamics Pvt. Ltd., the initiative will be driven by Prof. Subrahmanyam Saderla and his team, including students Neetesh, Sagar, Kishore, Vamshi, and Abhishek.

The MoU was signed in the presence of Lieutenant General Anindya Sengupta, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) of Central Command, along with IIT Kanpur faculty members Dr. G.M. Kamath, Head of the Department of Aerospace Engineering, and Dr. Subrahmanyam Saderla, Associate Professor in the same department.

Prof. Manindra Agrawal, Director of IIT Kanpur, stated, “This collaboration with the Indian Army showcases our expertise in aerospace engineering and simulation, enabling the development of next-generation training systems. With our strong research foundation and state-of-the-art infrastructure, IIT Kanpur is committed to becoming a leading hub for drone technology, driving India’s self-reliance in defence and aerospace innovation.”

Elaborating on the technical aspects, Dr. Subrahmanyam Saderla, Associate Professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering, IITK explained, “The RPTM and SITL modules will simulate real-world conditions to train operators in flying and managing drones, reducing the need for costly real-time exercises while ensuring precision and safety. The simulator will replicate a range of operational scenarios, including reconnaissance, surveillance, and tactical strikes, providing operators with hands-on experience in a controlled virtual environment.”

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