The Global Unmanned Council (GUC) is an international, multi-stakeholder platform within Trade Promotion Council for Geospatial and Space Industry, established to foster the strategic advancement, governance, and integration of unmanned systems across aerial, terrestrial, marine, and space domains. In an era where autonomy, data intelligence, and remote operations are transforming the world, GUC emerges as a visionary institution focused on shaping the future of unmanned systems with a balanced blend of innovation, collaboration, and indigenization. Anchored in the principles of self-reliance, global cooperation, and responsible innovation, the Council works to connect key actors from across the ecosystem — including governments, defence organizations, regulatory bodies, industries, academic and research institutions, start-ups, and civil society — to build a sustainable, secure, and forward-looking unmanned technology landscape. As the unmanned systems industry rapidly expands — influencing areas such as defence and homeland security, disaster management, agriculture, logistics, smart cities, environmental monitoring, space exploration, and more — the Global Unmanned Council serves as a catalyst for cross-sector dialogue, policy formulation, technology co-development, and ecosystem capacity building.

The Council is committed to:

Promoting indigenous development and manufacturing of unmanned platforms aligned with national priorities like Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India

Encouraging cross-border collaborations for knowledge sharing, joint ventures, and international standardization

Bridging gaps between policy and innovation, ensuring that emerging technologies are governed by robust, forward-thinking frameworks

Facilitating industry-government-academia partnerships to boost research, skill development, and talent creation

Creating forums for international dialogue on the safe, ethical, and strategic deployment of unmanned systems, including dual-use technologies and civilian-military crossovers

With its guiding mantra — “Innovate. Integrate. Indigenize.” — the Global Unmanned Council aims to transform the unmanned systems sector from a collection of niche innovations into a powerful engine of national progress, global leadership, and socio-economic transformation. The Council also serves as a knowledge partner and policy influencer by curating high-impact events, policy roundtables, international summits, and white papers, and by engaging with both emerging and established stakeholders in the unmanned space to drive a holistic, secure, and sustainable autonomous ecosystem.