Strategic Joint Venture Overview

Tembo Global Industries Limited has announced a landmark strategic joint venture with JR-UAV Europe S.r.l. (Italy) and JR PROPO (Japan) to establish an advanced ecosystem for technology transfer, localization, and manufacturing of next-generation Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and autonomous systems in India.

Partnership Structure and Objectives

The collaboration brings together Japanese innovation, European aerospace engineering, and Indian manufacturing excellence to build mission-ready UAV platforms for:

  • Defence applications
  • Surveillance applications
  • Logistics applications
  • Industrial applications

The initiative reinforces India's vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat by enabling indigenous production of globally benchmarked UAV technologies while creating a strong export-oriented manufacturing base.

Technology Scope and Capabilities

Under the partnership, global technologies spanning multiple domains will be industrialized and manufactured in India:

  • UAV platform design
  • Autonomous flight systems
  • Mission integration
  • Flight electronics
  • Servo actuators
  • Telemetry systems
  • Composite airframe technologies
  • Propulsion systems

The association leverages expertise of leading global technology partners across Japan, Europe, the United States, and the Netherlands, creating a comprehensive technology ecosystem capable of delivering complete UAV solutions for domestic and international markets.

Strategic Impact and Goals

The venture aims to strengthen India's aerospace and defence manufacturing capabilities through:

  • Technology transfer
  • Engineering excellence
  • Local production
  • Supply chain development
  • Skill creation

The partnership seeks to deliver high-quality, mission-critical UAV systems while supporting long-term capability building within the country.

Management Commentary

Mr. Sanjay J. Patel, Managing Director, Tembo Global Industries Limited, stated: "This strategic joint venture marks a defining milestone in Tembo Global Industries' journey towards becoming a key contributor to India's defence and aerospace manufacturing ecosystem. Our vision is not merely to manufacture drones but to build a globally competitive technology ecosystem that enables innovation, strengthens national capabilities, supports the Government's Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative and positions India as an export hub for advanced autonomous systems."

Expected Outcomes

The partnership is expected to:

  • Accelerate localization of advanced UAV technologies
  • Promote innovation
  • Ensure secure supply chains
  • Provide intellectual property protection
  • Enhance engineering excellence

With manufacturing in India and support from global technology leaders, JR-UAV Limited aims to serve:

  • Defence forces
  • Government agencies
  • International customers

Company Background - Tembo Global Industries

Incorporated in 2010, Tembo Global Industries specializes in:

  • Production and assembly of metal components for Pipe Support Systems
  • Fasteners, Anchors, HVAC, Anti-Vibration Systems
  • Equipment for industrial, commercial, utility, and OEM installations
  • Fabrication and installation of ductile pipes, HDB pipes and fittings, and MS plate
  • Trade of metal products

The Company's products are certified and approved by Underwriter's Laboratory Inc. (USA) and FM Approval (USA) for Fire Sprinkler System Installations. Tembo has earned the distinction of a 2-Star Export House. In 2023, the Company ventured into EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) contracting and has interests in textile trading, manufacturing of defence products, and renewable energy.

Partner Profiles

JR-UAV: A System Company enabling the competence and experience of world-renowned RC-dedicated operations to jointly engineer and produce cutting-edge UAV-UAS components, including piston engines, servo actuators, and advanced transmission/receiving systems for defense and commercial applications. JR-UAV's engineering, production, and components supply chain is secured within Australia, Asia, Europe, and North America.

Tembo Classic Engineering Pvt. Ltd.: A growing Indian defence manufacturing company focused on small arms, ammunition, UAVs and autonomous systems with advanced manufacturing infrastructure and quality systems.

JR PROPO: A world-renowned Japanese brand with over 50 years of legacy in radio control technology, developing advanced RC systems, servos and telemetry solutions for aerospace, defence and industrial applications.

JR UAV Europe s.r.l.: A leading European company specializing in design, development and production of advanced UAVs and subsystems for defence, ISR, logistics and loitering applications.

Key Leadership

  • Tomohisa Konishi: President, JR PROPO Japan
  • Manrico Mincuzzi: CEO, JR UAV Europe Italy
  • Sanjay Patel: Managing Director, Tembo Classic Engineering Pvt. Ltd. India
  • Shabbir Merchant: Director, Tembo Classic Engineering Pvt. Ltd. India