Paras Defence announces strategic JV with HevenDrones Israel

Paras Defence and Space Technologies Ltd, a leading Indian defence engineering company specialising in advanced cutting-edge optics & Optronic systems and defence solutions, has announced a strategic joint venture with HevenDrones Israel, an independent subsidiary of Heven – a US-based global company that is recognised for its autonomous, hydrogen-powered and mission-specific drones.  

The JV will establish a new entity in India to design, manufacture and supply next-generation drone systems tailored for India’s defence and homeland security landscape, with long-term plans to address global markets. 

The JV combines Paras Defence’s engineering and manufacturing ecosystem with HevenDrones’ proprietary platforms. The JV will serve as the exclusive vehicle for bringing this revolutionary hydrogen-powered drone technology to India for the first time. This partnership positions the JV among the first in the country to offer ready-to-fly, proven hydrogen-powered drones with enhanced flight endurance and modular payload capabilities, designed, manufactured, and deployed from Indian soil. The JV will prioritise deployment in domains such as logistics support for remote and border regions, tactical surveillance, defence supply chains, and high-altitude missions. 

“India is a priority market for drone deployment at scale, and HevenDrones’ combat-tested portfolio provides a strategic edge,” said Munjal Sharad Shah, Managing Director, Paras Defence and Space Technologies Ltd. “This JV enables us to deliver world-class Made in India drone systems for local and global markets.” 

Both companies are contributing significant capabilities, with HevenDrones transferring intellectual property, production manuals, and working prototypes, while Paras Defence will oversee manufacturing, sales, local compliance, and operational delivery. The transfer will include training programs, and governance will be overseen by a board comprising a director from each company, who will together appoint a CEO, CFO, and COO. 

Heven has emerged globally as a leader in next-generation unmanned aerial systems (UAS), specialising in autonomous drones built for high-end logistics, tactical and security applications. Paras Defence is a leading Indian private sector company, nearly doubling year-on-year net profit on 35.8 per cent higher revenue with expanded EBITDA margins of 26.2 per cent. This reflects robust full-year FY25 growth, supported by a strong order book of over ₹9 billion and marked by its first stock split and dividend announcements.