Indian Army Unveils Drone Warfare Roadmap to Enhance Defense Capabilities
The Indian Army has released a comprehensive Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Technology Roadmap, marking a significant step in modernizing its defense capabilities. This strategic document, unveiled in New Delhi, focuses on integrating drones and loitering munitions into military operations. The roadmap outlines the development of 30 types of unmanned systems, categorized into surveillance drones, loitering munitions, air defense systems, logistics drones, and special-purpose systems. The initiative aims to guide industry, startups, and research institutions in aligning their innovations with the Army's future operational needs. The roadmap emphasizes the importance of indigenous technologies and better coordination between defense forces and innovators, supporting the 'Make in India' initiative.