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Later in 2021, Grene Robotics introduced two notable products within the DefOS ecosystem which are the Autonomous Manpad Data Link (AMDL) and the Indrajaal autonomous drone defence dome. In 2023, Indrajaal was officially launched in Hyderabad as the only autonomous wide area anti-drone/Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS).
DRDO has delivered the first four UAVs to the Indian Army at a cost of ₹ 800 million (equivalent to ₹ 1.8 billion or US$21 million in 2023)800 million ₹ ($17.9 million). [ 8 ] According to The Times Of India , two UAVs crash-landed in Jaisalmer district near the India-Pakistan border due to change in wind direction on April 28 and April 30.
The DRDO Rustom (lit: "Warrior") is a family of medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) unmanned air vehicle (UAV) being developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for the three services, Indian Army, Indian Navy and the Indian Air Force, of the Indian Armed Forces. [4]
The renewed international interest is believed to be led by India, which has requested access to the capability as a potential follow-on to the planned acquisition of as many as 20 GA-ASI MQ-9 UAVs, 10 each for its Army and Navy [25] and wants to acquire 100 Avenger drones for its Air Force at the cost of $8 billion. [26] [25]
Times Now news quoting DRDO scientists reports that this design ensures optimum fuel use and stability for the aircraft. [15] The Ghatak UCAV is projected to weigh less than a fighter jet and is intended to be powered by a 'dry engine' derivative of GTRE GTX-35VS Kaveri turbofan engine capable of producing a thrust of 52 kN. [ 5 ]
The world’s longest-range delivery drone could be coming to a suburb near you—but Uber Eats and Deliveroo drivers might be safe for now Ryan Hogg February 20, 2024 at 3:48 AM
DRDO Abhyas test flight on 23 December 2021. As of January 2013, the proof of concept and pre-project trials were completed. The first experimental launch without the main turbojet engine of the Abhyas was held at the Chitradurga Aeronautical Test Range on 23 June 2012 to check the launch and configuration capability.
In November 2024, Shield AI cut a deal to have JSW Defense and Aerospace make V-BAT drones in India. The deal included a $90 million investment for technology transfer , the establishment of a manufacturing facility, and compliance programs to support local and international production demands.