India has officially become an observer state in the €7.1 billion Eurodrone programme, also known as the Medium Altitude Long Endurance Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (MALE RPAS). 

This initiative is managed by the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR) and led by Airbus Defence and Space, based in Taufkirchen, Germany.

Eurodrone

It is a Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS).
It is being developed primarily to meet European defence and security requirements.
It is a drone-based surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) system, aimed at providing advanced capabilities over conventional unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
Eurodrone Programme:

The programme is a joint initiative of four major European countries – Germany, France, Italy and Spain.
Eurodrone is led by Airbus Defence and Space (Germany).

Its key members include:

• Leonardo (Italy)
• Dassault Aviation (France)
• Airbus (Spain)

The program is managed by the Organization for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR).