Indian Military Accelerates Indigenous Drone and UAV Procurement
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How it started
What happened
The Indian Air Force called for a deep-tech push to strengthen drone warfare readiness, emphasizing collaboration between the armed forces and industry. The Indian Army received a demonstration of the VANA tethered UAV from IZI. Furthermore, the Defence Research and Development Organisation is developing the Ghatak UCAV, a stealth strike platform primarily for the Indian Air Force.
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Why it matters
The push for indigenous drone technology involves major domestic manufacturers, including Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. This activity strengthens the overall defense ecosystem and supports the central government's mandate regarding national defense.
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Who's involved
- Indian ArmyRecipient of indigenous loitering munition systems and UAVs.
- Indian Air ForceDriving the push for deep-tech drone capabilities and counter-drone solutions.
- Defence Research and Development OrganisationDeveloping the Ghatak UCAV stealth strike platform for the Indian Air Force.
- Hindustan Aeronautics LimitedParticipating in indigenous UAV procurement programs.
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- RFLY delivered RFLY-PRO UAVs to the Indian Army.Sub-event
- The Indian Air Force and Indian Army are seeking indigenous counter-drone solutions, with Powerus and Paras Defence & Space Technologies involved in the procurement.Sub-event
- HAL developed the RUAV-200 jointly with DRDO for Indian military needs.Sub-event
- Discussions are required on drone classification and airspace management, stressing the necessity of achieving full self-reliance in defense technology.Sub-event
Air Force calls for deep-tech push to strengthen drone capabilities.1 source
- The Indian Army is procuring indigenous loitering munition systems from Tata Advanced Systems, comparing them to Iranian Shaheed drones.Sub-event
- India is strengthening its military readiness through ongoing procurement activities involving both the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force.Sub-event
- Larsen & Toubro and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited participate in an indigenous UAV procurement program.Sub-event
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Indian military agencies are advancing indigenous drone technology.1 source
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The entities involved
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Indian Army
Land service branch of Indian Military
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Indian Air Force
Aerial service branch of the Indian Armed Forces
Related events
- The Indian Air Force is utilizing its capabilities for defense purposes.
- Hindustan Aeronautics Limited receives major defence contracts from the Indian government to supply Light Combat Helicopters for the Indian Army and IAF operations.
- DRDO is developing missile variants for the Indian Army, while the Indian Air Force relies on indigenous technology for future combat.
- The Indian Army promotes indigenous technology and self-reliance initiatives.
- The Indian Army is actively seeking indigenous radar systems for its defense capabilities.