India eyes drones that helicopters can launch, control and send 80km into enemy territory

A Black Hawk helicopter launches a loitering munition; the Indian Air Force too is seeking such…

As PM Modi pushes for developing desi drones, army plans to acquire loitering munitions, surveillance systems worth Rs 20k crore

Vayu Astra-1 has been validated through high-altitude and desert trials before the company secured the Army…

IAF seeks new high-power sniper rifle for its Garud special forces

A sniper of the Garud special forces ready to take a shot. (Image credit: IAF) The…

How loitering munitions are making battlefields more lethal and unpredictable

Loitering munition flying during a demonstration. (Image credit: Elbit Systems) Loitering munitions, also known as ‘suicide…

India and a European defence giant join hands to build the type of weapon that once knocked out Lahore’s air defences

A loitering munition developed by European defence giant KNDS. (Image credit KNDS) NEW DELHI: One of…

How drones deployed from aircraft, helicopters could change aerial warfare

India’s Air Force is enhancing its offensive capabilities by seeking drones deployable from helicopters and loitering…