Archive · 12 Aug 2025
Defense Ministry Approves Long-Range Drone Deal for Armed Forces
The Indian government is buying a lot of new long-range drones for the military.
The government has approved spending 30,000 crore rupees on these drones, which will be made by two companies in India.
The military will ask Indian companies to bid for the job.
The drones will be used for various tasks, like spying and attacking targets.
The Coast Guard is also getting its own drones to watch over the sea.
Defense Ministry approved a Rs 30,000 crore deal for long-range UAV drones.
The deal, approved by the Defence Acquisition Council, is for 87 drones from two manufacturers.
Armed forces will issue an expression of interest for Indian companies.
Trials will precede commercial negotiations.
Indian Coast Guard to enhance surveillance with RPAs and UAVs.
- Who
- Indian Defense Ministry, Indian armed forces, and the Indian Coast Guard.
- What
- The Defense Ministry approved a deal for long-range UAV drones.
- When
- Approved last week, details published August 11, 2025. ICG plans RPA/UAV induction in the coming weeks.
- Where
- Not specified in the articles.
- Why
- To enhance surveillance and reconnaissance, and improve fighting capabilities.
- Deal Value
- Rs 30,000 crore
- Drone Quantity
- 87
- Manufacturers
- Two
- UAV Functions
- Reconnaissance, Electronic Warfare, Precision Strike
- ICG Project Phase 2
- 38 radar stations
