India is better prepared for the age of modern warfare
The country, situated in a region of complex security challenges, has acknowledged the critical role that drones play
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 "Falcon, a surveillance drone on display at Bharat Drone Shakti 2023 organised by the Indian Air Force and Drone Federation of India at the Hindon Airbase in September 2023. Photo: Reuters")
Falcon, a surveillance drone on display at Bharat Drone Shakti 2023 organised by the Indian Air Force and Drone Federation of India at the Hindon Airbase in September 2023. Photo: Reuters
The rapidly evolving landscape of modern warfare is increasingly shaped by technological innovation. Among the most transformative developments is the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones. These versatile platforms have moved from being niche surveillance tools to central elements of military strategy across the globe. A military drone industry report by Technavio projects that the military drone market will expand by $10.29 billion at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.1 per cent between 2024 and 2029 — an indicator of the rising strategic significance of drones in modern combat. India, situated in a region
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Ankit Mehta
Ankit Mehta is CEO, ideaForge Technology Limited, a manufacturer of indigenous UAVs.
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First Published: Jun 25 2025 | 7:32 PM IST
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