Indian Army acquires 850 Kamikaze drones: Rs 2000 crore deal to boost precision striking |
New Delhi: Drawing crucial lessons from Operation Sindoor, the Indian Army is set to procure around 850 kamikaze drones, also known as loitering munitions, in a fast-track deal estimated at nearly Rs 2,000 crore. The proposal is at an advanced stage and is expected to receive clearance from the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) in a high-level meeting scheduled for the last week of December 2025, defence sources said.
The acquisition aims to significantly enhance the precision strike capabilities of the Indian Army, as well as other defence forces and special units. Under the fast-track procurement process, the loitering munitions—along with dedicated launchers—will be sourced from indigenous manufacturers, in line........