CHENNAI:
India’s ideaForge Technology has scored a major breakthrough in defence exports with its Q6 V2 tactical drone receiving a NATO Stock Number (NSN), a globally recognised code that allows seamless procurement by NATO member nations and allies.
The NSN is a 13-digit identifier used by 68 countries to source, maintain, and track military equipment. The approval means the Q6 V2 meets international standards for quality, interoperability, and mission readiness — making it easier for global forces to buy and deploy it.
“This is more than just technical validation — it is a strategic gateway for global interoperability,” said Vipul Joshi, CFO of ideaForge. “It shows India can deliver export-grade defence technology and strengthens our role in allied missions worldwide.”
The Q6 V2 is a lightweight, vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drone designed for surveillance and reconnaissance. It can be deployed in under 10 minutes, fly for up to an hour, carry nearly 6 kg of payload, and operate day or night within a 5 km range. Already in use by the Indian armed forces, police, and disaster management teams, it has been tested in high-altitude areas and during floods.
The achievement follows a similar recognition for ideaForge’s SWITCH UAV, underlining the company’s emergence as a full-stack drone manufacturer with global ambitions. The firm plans to work with international defence suppliers to expand the reach of its drones while continuing to invest in R&D to improve intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities, a release stated.
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