The Indian Army today unveiled a technology roadmap for Unmanned Aerial System and Loitering Munitions in New Delhi. This initiative is a significant step towards providing long-term visibility of the Indian Army’s requirement in the field of Unmanned Aerial Systems. The Indian Army said that the roadmap provides clear, actionable visibility to industry, academia and research and development institutions to channelize investments and technological efforts towards priority areas identified by it. The Indian Army added that the document serves as a critical bridge between operational requirements and technological development, ensuring that India’s drone ecosystem evolves in a structured, demand-driven manner.

 

Speaking on the occasion, Deputy Chief of the Army Staff Lieutenant General Rahul R. Singh highlighted the evolving nature of modern warfare and the increasing role of drone technology. He emphasised that recent conflicts have demonstrated the need for a balance between mass deployment and precision targeting. 

 

The event brought together key stakeholders from the armed forces, defence industry, start-ups and academia, reinforcing a whole-of-nation approach towards building a resilient and self-reliant drone ecosystem.