A Software First Approach Shapes India’s Drone Manufacturing Plans as XTEND and Rayonix Formalise $11 Million Partnership

Aviv Shapira, Co Founder and CEO of XTEND, said the collaboration enables deployment of XOS powered UAV systems through local manufacturing, while Amit Pande, Managing Director of Rayonix Tech Private Limited, highlighted its alignment with India’s defence production priorities.

India’s drone manufacturing landscape is increasingly being shaped by software led architectures as companies look to integrate autonomy and artificial intelligence into defence systems.
XTEND has entered into an exclusive manufacturing and distribution agreement with India based Rayonix Tech Private Limited to expand its XOS autonomy platform into the country. The agreement includes an initial commitment of 11 million dollars, subject to commercial milestones and regulatory requirements.

Under the partnership, Rayonix will serve as the exclusive partner for manufacturing and distribution of selected XTEND platforms in India. The collaboration includes setting up local capabilities for manufacturing, testing and distribution of unmanned aerial vehicle systems powered by XTEND’s XOS operating system.
The agreement also involves a structured technology transfer and operational enablement programme to support deployment within India’s defence ecosystem.

Aviv Shapira, Co Founder and CEO of XTEND, said, “India represents one of the fastest growing defence technology markets globally, with increasing demand for sovereign manufacturing and AI enabled autonomous systems. Through this partnership we are enabling local manufacturing ecosystems while maintaining the integrity of our software architecture.”
Amit Pande, Managing Director of Rayonix Tech Private Limited, said, “This partnership marks an important step in bringing XTEND’s autonomous capabilities to India. Through local manufacturing, Rayonix aims to contribute to the country’s focus on advanced defence technologies.”

XTEND’s XOS operating system will function as the core software layer for UAV systems manufactured in India. The platform supports human guided autonomy and integrates artificial intelligence driven navigation, mission planning and real time operational control.
The partnership forms part of XTEND’s broader effort to expand its autonomy ecosystem through regional manufacturing collaborations that allow local deployment under a unified software architecture.
As India continues to expand its defence capabilities, collaborations that combine local manufacturing with advanced software systems are becoming central to the development of next generation unmanned platforms.

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