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India Demonstrates Indigenous Drones and Loitering Munitions as AMCA Programme Welcomes Private Firms

This showcase highlights India’s push for enhanced battlefield precision through indigenous drones, opening its stealth fighter programme to private industry.

COAS General Dwivedi witnesses demonstration of indigenous weapons at Babina Field Firing Ranges
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Overview

  • General Upendra Dwivedi oversaw May 27 demonstrations at Babina Field Firing Ranges featuring indigenous unmanned aerial systems, counter-UAS technology and loitering munitions.
  • The loitering munitions on display can operate autonomously or under human control and are programmed to self-destruct upon impact after prior deployment in Operation Sindoor against nine terror camps.
  • The showcased UAS provides real-time surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance data in challenging operational scenarios.
  • Defence Minister Rajnath Singh approved a new programme execution model for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft, allowing private firms to compete alongside Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.
  • These initiatives underscore a broader strategy to enhance operational efficiency, force protection and precision engagement through homegrown defence technology.