# India indigenous drone and space technology development > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/india-indigenous-drone-and-space-technology-development > Updated: 2026-08-10T10:08:30.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. India is advancing its technological self-reliance through government initiatives and private sector innovation in the aerospace and defense sectors. Following the launch of the NIDAR 2.0 drone innovation challenge by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), deep-tech start-ups have begun driving indigenous development in drone and space technology. In the drone sector, companies such as EndureAir are creating aerial robotics and radar systems, including the SABAL-20 tactical logistics drone, designed for maritime borders and high-altitude terrain. In the space sector, innovation hubs like T-Works in Hyderabad are supporting start-ups like Spantrik. These entities are working to reduce mission costs by developing reusable launch systems, rocket engines, and avionics to decrease dependence on imported hardware and address orbital challenges such as space debris. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-10: India's deep-tech start-ups drive indigenous drone and space technology Indian deep-tech start-ups are driving technological self-reliance by developing indigenous drones, radar systems, and reusable space launch technologies to serve defense, logistics, and space sectors. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indias-deep-tech-start-ups-drive-indigenous-drone-and-space-technology ### 2026-07-14: India's MeitY launches NIDAR 2.0 drone innovation challenge India's MeitY and Drone Federation India launched NIDAR 2.0, a drone innovation challenge promoting autonomous drones and indigenous VEGA processors, with a ₹6.5 million prize pool and incubation support. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indias-meity-launches-nidar-20-drone-innovation-challenge --- Cite as: India indigenous drone and space technology development. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/india-indigenous-drone-and-space-technology-development