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CENTRE FOR AIR POWER STUDIES - New Delhi - Swarm Drones in India: A Growing Capability

27 May 2024

Through this order, the IAF has shown its unwavering commitment to supporting the local drone startup ecosystem as part of its commitment to enhance the level of the local drone startup ecosystem. [...] It is anticipated that the weapon system will be available for deployment by the end of this year.2 Enhancements and Acquisitions In view of the lack of indigenous resources, importing weapons and ammunition from other countries was the only option left for the nation. [...] To bridge the voids in its operational preparedness, India is giving impetus to the indigenisation ecosystem for its supply of resources and the production of defence goods within the country.3 This initiative underscores India’s attempt to increase the country’s productivity of defence goods. [...] These kamikaze swarm drones are put in groups, but they fly together to attack or defend the targets when they are in the air.6 (f) Indigenous Navigation System and Anti-Swarm Drones of the Indian Navy: The Indian Navy has developed the indigenous navigation system and anti-swarm drones to protect itself from enemy drone attacks. [...] At the same time, the Chinese continue to be forward deployed along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) for the last four years and are not willing to revert to the status quo prior to Jun 2020.

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Dilip

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India