Haryana, Russian firms explore two drone technology joint ventures, including GPS-independent navigation

Chandigarh, Oct 14 (UNI) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday held talks with a high-level Russian delegation on two proposed joint ventures to manufacture advanced helicopter drones and develop satellite-independent navigation systems, as the state seeks to establish itself as a major aerospace and unmanned aerial systems manufacturing hub. The six-member delegation, comprising four Russian and two Indian representatives, discussed investment, technology transfer, joint research and industrial cooperation at the Chief Minister's residence in Chandigarh. The first proposed venture between Russia's Omnitech LLC and AVPL International envisages a manufacturing facility at Drone City Haryana in Sisai, Hisar district,…