Drones In India

Everything about India's long-range swarm attack drone Sheshnaag-150

India is developing the Sheshnaag-150, a long-range swarm attack drone that can fly over 1,000 km, carry powerful warheads and strike targets

Singapore's Thakral to manufacture drone components in India from May

Singapore-listed Thakral Corporation Ltd said it will be commencing in-house manufacturing of components for drones in May, citing market growth potential of USD11 billion by 2030 from USD 500 million in 2024. "To scale up in the enterprise drone space and meet growing demand for industrial and commercial drones, the Group plans to explore the manufacturing of enterprise-grade and specialised drones in India," Thakral said in its latest financial report released on Thursday. "Through these initiatives, the Group will be well positioned to capitalise on opportunities in this underserved market." The Group said it is well-positioned to capture growth in the agricultural drone segment through its subsidiary, Bharat Skytech, which manufactures and supplies drone components to domestic producers. Thakral has a tie-up with DJI technology group of China. "Demand for the Group's range of DJI drones, accessories, and audiovisual products in South Asia continues to rise. As part of the Grou

Skye Air begins drone, AI-powered doorstep deliveries in Gurugram

Ankit Kumar, Founder and CEO of Skye Air Mobility, highlighted the company's progress in drone-based logistics and its new global collaborations

Bharat Forge signs ₹300 cr contract under EP-VI norms for army, navy

Bharat Forge bags ₹300 crore EP-VI defence contracts to supply indigenous ISR drones and loitering munitions to the Army and Navy, boosting Atmanirbhar Bharat push.

PLI incentive schemes: achieving ambitions, but timelines and progress vary

ICRA estimates that around Rs. 2.5 trillion capex will be incurred by March 2026, which is 60-65 per cent of the total estimated capex

Indian Army to deploy first Bhairav battalion on Nov 1: DG Infantry

While highlighting the role of the Bhairav Battalion, the DG mentioned that the Indian Army is also raising Ashni (fire) platoons in its infantry battalions, responsible for drone operations

From flying snacks to striking targets: India tests missile-capable drones

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh says the UAV platform is a major boost to India's military capability and indigenous research and development

Raphe mPhibr raises $100 million in landmark defence drone funding round

The defence tech firm plans to ramp up domestic drone production after securing the sector's largest private funding round; its drones were recently used in Operation Sindoor

What's 'Bhargavastra', India's new weapon designed to destroy enemy drones?

The weapon system has been made by Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited and is a big step forward in protecting the country from drone threats

Operation Sindoor: What are HAROP drones India has bought from Israel?

Designed as a loitering munition, HAROP drones are a hybrid between a drone and a missile, capable of autonomous recon, target identification, and lethal strikes, all without prior intelligence input

Made-in-Bengaluru SkyStriker UAVs deployed in Operation Sindoor

An undisclosed number of SkyStriker drones, made in Bengaluru through an India-Israel partnership, were deployed in India's cross-border strikes during Operation Sindoor

Smallcap defence stock surges 41% in 3 days, zooms 81% 14 days; here's why

Shares of Paras Defence rallied 10% to hit a nine-month high of ₹1,469, ahead of a board meeting today to consider Q4FY25 results and a stock split proposal.

DroneAcharya, ideaForge, Paras Defence gain upto 5% on March 21; here's why

The surge in these stocks followed the news that the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council is likely to announce a uniform 5 per cent GST rate on all commercial-use drones in its upcoming meeting

Over 29,500 drones registered across India, Delhi leads with 4,882

More than 29,500 drones are registered in India, with the national capital having the maximum number at 4,882, according to official data. After the national capital, the highest numbers of registered drones are in Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra at 4,588 and 4,132, respectively. The data from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) updated till January 29 showed that there were 29,501 registered drones. Other states that have a high number of registered drones include Haryana (3,689), Karnataka (2,516), Telangana (1,928), Gujarat (1,338) and Kerala (1,318), as per the data shared by the civil aviation ministry with the Rajya Sabha this week. So far, the regulator has issued 96 Type Certificates to different Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) models or drones, and out of them, 65 models are for agriculture purpose. Each registered drone is issued a Unique Identification Number (UIN) from the Digital Sky Platform, which is operated by the DGCA. DGCA-authorised Remote Pilot Training

Garuda Aerospace to deploy drones along Chennai coast to protect turtles

Drone manufacturer Garuda Aerospace would deploy its drones free of cost over the next three months, to take up surveillance along the city's coastline, to protect the endangered Olive Ridley sea turtles, the company said. The initiative comes in the backdrop of over 300 such turtles were found dead in recent times in Chennai coastal region. The plan aims to support the conservation efforts by combating illegal fishing practices. In a statement on Sunday, Garuda Aerospace said it was partnering with the Tree Foundation and the department of Forest and fisheries for this operation. "We are deeply concerned by the recent mass deaths of Olive Ridley turtles. The plight of the turtles demand immediate action and long-term solutions. By deploying our drones free of charge for the next three months, we are directly intervening to protect the nesting sites, deter illegal fishing and give these hatchlings a chance at survival," said Garuda Aerospace CEO Agnishwar Jayaprakash. "We believe t