India set for $2-billion drone order in biggest buy, industry body says: report
India is poised to make a significant military drone purchase exceeding $2 billion from domestic firms this year. This decision comes as global conflicts increase the demand for advanced drone technology. The procurement process is being expedited to meet urgent operational needs, with deliveries expected within 18 to 24 months.
- ▪India's military drone order is expected to exceed $2 billion, marking its largest purchase to date.
- ▪The Drone Federation India represents over 550 companies and is working closely with the government on this initiative.
- ▪The push for drone procurement follows recent conflicts with Pakistan and global trends in military technology.
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India is likely to order more than $2 billion worth of military drones from domestic firms this year in its biggest such purchase, an industry body working with the government told Reuters, as global and regional conflicts boost demand.The plans are in advanced stages with deliveries expected over 18 to 24 months, for a jump in value from recent government orders worth 30 billion rupees ($313 million) for tactical-class drones, said Smit Shah, president of the body. Defence Ministry signs ₹975-crore deal for TRAWL systems to boost Army’s minefield breaching capability“In the next phase, tactical drone procurements in India may exceed 200 billion rupees, or more than $2 billion,” said Shah, whose Drone Federation India represents more than 550 companies and works closely with the…
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