Tech firm Brightcom Group has signed a strategic pact with US-based CQT Weapon Systems to co-develop advanced defence technology, particularly focusing on AI-enabled systems and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). This partnership aims to leverage Brightcom’s expertise in artificial intelligence alongside CQT’s established manufacturing capabilities, heralding a significant advancement in India’s defense sector. The unveiled UAV portfolio, which includes various tactical and reconnaissance platforms, is integrated with the Maestro OS, an AI-powered defence operating system. This collaboration is timely, given the projected growth in the AI military market and India’s push for indigenisation, underscoring the nation’s commitment to enhancing its self-reliance in defence technology and addressing global security challenges.