Apollyon Dynamics, a defense-tech startup founded in May 2025 by BITS Pilani Hyderabad students Jayant Khatri and Sourya Choudhury, has quickly made headlines by supplying indigenous combat drones to the Indian Army within just two months of launch. Following a successful live demonstration in Chandigarh, their high-speed kamikaze drones— capable of flying over 300 km/h with a 1kg payload— were rapidly deployed to key military bases in Jammu, Arunachal Pradesh, Panagarh, and Chandimandir. Built entirely in-house, the drones are praised for their modularity, durability, and adaptability to diverse terrains. Apollyon also offers training UAVs and provides hands-on instruction for Army personnel. Supported by institutional mentorship, the startup is now working on advanced VTOL and fixed-wing drone systems. Their rapid ascent reflects India’s growing push for self-reliance in defense technologies and a broader shift toward indigenous innovation to reduce dependence on foreign systems in critical military applications.
