CRPF plans to acquire kamikaze drones for counter-insurgency operations

The CRPF is seeking suppliers for kamikaze drones to use in counter-insurgency operations.

These weapons are designed to fly to a target and destroy themselves on impact.

The requested drones must carry two high-explosive warheads, fly at least 15 kilometres and stay airborne for at least 30 minutes with their payload.

The force says they would be used in one-way missions against designated targets, with an impact radius of 10 metres.

Suppliers have until November 25 to share product information, but the document does not say when a purchase will be made.

Separately, the government has approved another CoBRA battalion for Manipur, where two battalions have been deployed since May 2026.

CoBRA is expanding beyond its former anti-Naxal role as the force takes on counter-insurgency work in Manipur; possible deployment in Jammu and Kashmir was also mentioned.