In April 2026, the Indian Army (IA) unveiled the ‘Technology Roadmap for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and Loitering Munitions’ to strengthen India’s self-reliant drone ecosystem and enhance modern warfare capabilities.
- A 50-page strategic document was released by Lt Gen Rahul R Singh, Deputy Chief of the Army Staff (CoAS)(Capability Development & Sustenance), at Bharat Mandapam, in New Delhi (Delhi).
About Technology Roadmap:
Purpose: It provides long-term clarity on the Indian Army’s UAS requirements and aligns operational needs with technological development, guiding industry, academia, and Research and Development (R&D) investments toward priority areas.
Scope: The roadmap covers 30 types of UAS and loitering munitions, translating into nearly 80 variants across diverse operational needs.
Categories: It is divided into five segments: Surveillance, Loitering Munitions, Air Defence UAS, Special Role UAS, and Logistics UAS.
Technology: It includes High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE), Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE), swarm drones, First Person View (FPV) drones, anti-drone systems, Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T), and ‘mother-child drone’ concepts.
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