India Aeronautical Development Establishment

The Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE), a laboratory under India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), focuses on designing and developing indigenous aircraft, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) like the Rustom series, Nishant, and Ghatak Stealth UCAV, as well as avionics, guidance systems, and flight testing for the Indian Air Force and Navy. It contributes to national security through innovative aerospace technologies, including collaborations with international partners such as the US Air Force Research Laboratory on air-launched UAV projects.