Russian Technology Delegation Takes a Close Look at AVPL Drone City, Haryana

On July 21, 2026, a high‑profile Russian technology delegation stepped onto the grounds of AVPL Drone City in Sisai, Haryana, buzzing with curiosity about India’s fast‑growing drone ecosystem.

The visitors were headed by Mr. Leonid V. Artemov, Director of the Center for Technological Cooperation at the Skolkovo Foundation, and Mr. Sergey V. Vikharev, President of the UITC Consortium. They were joined by Mr. Akash Gupta, who acted as the official interpreter and India‑coordinator for the group.

AVPL International, together with the Drone Tech Multi‑State Cooperative Society Ltd., welcomed the guests and gave them a thorough tour of the sprawling facility. The campus houses a full‑scale drone manufacturing plant, cutting‑edge research‑and‑development labs, and a suite of testing infrastructure designed to certify everything from hobby‑grade quadcopters to industrial UAVs.

During the walk‑through, both sides exchanged ideas on technology transfer, joint production lines, and collaborative research projects. The Russians showed particular interest in AVPL’s plans for a new composite‑material wing‑factory, while Indian officials highlighted the government‑backed incentives that could sweeten any partnership.

Speaking on the sidelines, a Haryana government representative confirmed that the state has pledged roughly ₹58 crore (about US $7 million) in incentives to accelerate the Drone City project. The funds are earmarked for infrastructure upgrades, skill‑development programmes and export‑promotion activities.

In a ceremonial moment that capped the visit, Shri Nayab Singh Saini, the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Haryana, laid the foundation stone for the next phase of the drone hub. Though the press release truncated some details, the gesture underscored the state’s commitment to positioning Haryana as a north‑Indian aerospace corridor.

Both parties left with a sense of optimism. For the Russian delegation, the trip offered a glimpse of a market eager for high‑tech collaboration. For AVPL and the Haryana government, the visit signalled a valuable bridge to Russia’s deep reservoir of aerospace expertise.