New Delhi: IG Defence, an Indian defence technology company, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with MSA Global LLC, an Oman-based company, to explore the co-development and localisation of advanced defence systems for Oman and the wider Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.
Amid evolving security challenges across the Gulf, the proposed partnership aims to strengthen defence industrial cooperation, expand local manufacturing opportunities, and explore new avenues for indigenous defence technology development.
The MoU was exchanged between Bodhisattwa Sanghapriya, Founder and CEO of IG Defence, and Col M S Atwal (Retd.), Chairman of MSA Global LLC, during the India–Oman Defence Industry Seminar in Muscat. The event was facilitated by the Department of Defence Production (DDP), Ministry of Defence, Government of India, in association with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), in the presence of His Excellency the Ambassador of India to Oman, the Defence Attaché of India to Oman, and officials from Oman’s Ministry of Defence.
Under the proposed collaboration, the companies will explore opportunities to co-develop and localise three of IG Defence’s indigenous defence technology platforms: KAL, the company’s long-range, one-way attack unmanned aerial system with a stated range of up to 1,000 kilometres; BAJ, an unmanned aerial interceptor system designed for counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) applications; and JWALA, a micro-missile system being developed for counter-drone applications.
The partnership aims to combine India’s indigenous defence engineering capabilities with Oman’s industrial ecosystem, creating opportunities for local manufacturing and addressing evolving defence requirements across the GCC region. It also reflects the growing importance of international industrial partnerships in advancing defence technology and strengthening regional manufacturing capabilities.
Commenting on the partnership, Col M S Atwal (Retd.), Chairman of MSA Global LLC, said,”The evolving security environment in the Gulf reinforces the importance of strengthening indigenous defence capabilities and developing resilient regional manufacturing ecosystems. Our proposed collaboration with IG Defence provides an opportunity to explore advanced defence technologies and combine India’s engineering expertise with Oman’s industrial capabilities, supporting local manufacturing ambitions and long-term industrial cooperation.”
Bodhisattwa Sanghapriya, Founder and CEO of IG Defence, said, “Our partnership with MSA Global reflects our vision of taking India’s indigenous defence technologies to global markets through strategic industrial collaboration. With our portfolio spanning unmanned systems, counter-drone technologies, and missile systems, alongside GRID, our AI-powered Battle Management System, we aim to contribute to an integrated defence ecosystem that addresses the evolving security requirements of the region. By combining Indian innovation with Oman’s manufacturing capabilities, we aspire to build defence technologies with global relevance. Our vision is simple: Designed in India. Made in Oman. Built for the World.”
The MoU marks a step towards exploring deeper India–Oman defence industrial cooperation, with a focus on indigenous technology, manufacturing localisation, and opportunities across regional and international markets. For IG Defence, the proposed partnership represents an opportunity to expand its international industrial footprint and explore new avenues for collaboration across the GCC.
