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IAF Garud Special Forces To Receive Indigenous High‑Altitude Micro UAV System With Enhanced Endurance
The government has initiated the procurement process for a compact unmanned aerial vehicle system tailored for the Indian Air Force’s Garud Special Forces.Officials have confirmed that the system is designed to operate in extreme environmental conditions and at altitudes reaching 16,400 feet above mean sea level. Its primary role will be high‑altitude surveillance and operational support across
VEM Technologies’ Indigenous ISTAR Drone ‘Chaser’ To Strengthen India’s Surveillance And Target Acquisition Capabilities
VEM Technologies has taken a significant step forward in India’s indigenous unmanned aerial systems programme with the advancement of its ISTAR drone named Chaser.Designed to provide Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, and Reconnaissance capabilities, Chaser represents a strategic push towards self-reliance in high-end aerial platforms that can support both military and homeland
NeXorbi Aerospace Unveils NX-Phantom X9, India’s Next-Gen ISR UAV For Persistent Surveillance
Bangalore-based NeXorbi Aerospace is working on an advanced unmanned aerial vehicle designated NX-Phantom X9, which is tailored for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions.The company, positioning itself within India’s growing aerospace and defence innovation ecosystem, is aiming to deliver a platform that bridges the gap between tactical drones and larger, more resource-intensive
Zombee: Indrajaal’s AI-Powered Kinetic Interceptor To Strengthen India’s Anti-Drone Shield
Hyderabad-based defence technology firm Indrajaal is advancing its anti-drone ecosystem with the development of Zombee, a high-speed, AI-powered kinetic interceptor drone designed to neutralise rogue UAVs within seconds.Positioned as the lethal, final layer of the Indrajaal anti-drone system, Zombee employs vision-based tracking and is optimised to counter swarm threats, reflecting the growing
India’s ADC-S Project: VEDA Aeronautics Developing Transport-Launched Air-Dropped Cannisterised – Swarm (ADC-S), To Redefine Aerial Warfare
The future of aerial warfare is increasingly defined by autonomous, high-precision, and cost-effective technologies, and the Indian Air Force has taken a decisive step in this direction with the launch of the Air-Dropped Cannisterised – Swarm (ADC-S) project.Delhi-based VEDA Aeronautics is developing advanced ADC-S drones for the IAF, designed for high-precision, long-range (>500 km) missions
INS Taragiri And Maritime Spotter Drone Forge India’s Autonomous Sea–Sky Security Network
Integrated with the Indian Navy’s newest frontline frigate, INS Taragiri, the Maritime Spotter Drone is redefining the way naval forces perceive and respond to challenges at sea.By transforming the vessel into a distributed intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance node, the system extends situational awareness far beyond the ship’s immediate horizon.This integration enhances decision-making
Loyal Wingman UCAVs Poised To Redefine The Future of Aerial Warfare
Conversations about aerial combat have long centred on fifth and sixth generation aircraft, stand‑off weapons and advanced air‑to‑air missiles. Yet a discernible shift is underway as Collaborative Combat Aircraft, more commonly referred to as loyal wingman, emerge as the next transformative element in aerial warfare.These unmanned aircraft are designed to fly alongside or ahead of manned fighters
Arctus Aerospace’s AX1 UAV Redefines High-Altitude Earth Intelligence With Persistent, Cost-Efficient Observation
Tejasvi Surya BJP’s MP from Bangalore South visited Arctus unit and reviewed their operationsBangalore-based Arctus Aerospace has unveiled its AX1 unmanned aerial vehicle, a platform designed to operate at a flight ceiling of 20,000 feet with an endurance of up to 10 hours.The launch of this high-altitude UAV marks a significant step in transforming real-time Earth observation, offering
Rafale Tests New Anti-Drone Rockets Against Shahed UAVs
A French Rafale fighter jet has been observed at BA 125 Istres airbase in southern France carrying a new counter-drone configuration.The system fitted is the Thales JF12 pod, a launcher capable of firing both unguided and guided 68 mm rockets, including the SNEB and ACULEUS variants, as well as similar munitions.Reports from Voennoye Obozrenie confirm that this marks a significant step in