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From Ukraine to West Asia, drone warfare is transforming global conflicts as India accelerates indigenous drone production, counter-drone technology, and cybersecurity to prepare for future battlefields.
India is now preparing its largest-ever military drone procurement, worth more than two billion dollars.
UPDATED: Jul 3, 2026 06:12 IST
Drones have emerged as one of the most decisive weapons in modern warfare, fundamentally changing how conflicts are fought around the world. From Ukraine to West Asia, unmanned aerial systems have shown that battlefield dominance is no longer determined solely by fighter aircraft, tanks, missiles, or heavy artillery. Instead, affordable, mass-produced drones are increasingly shaping military strategy, intelligence gathering, surveillance, precision strikes, and electronic warfare.
The Russia-Ukraine war highlighted the destructive potential of First Person View drones, which have destroyed heavily armoured vehicles worth millions of dollars at a fraction of the cost. Similarly, Iran's extensive use of Shahed attack drones has shown how inexpensive unmanned systems can overwhelm sophisticated air defence networks through large-scale saturation attacks. Recent conflicts in Lebanon and across West Asia have further reinforced the growing role of drones in modern combat operations.
These developments have prompted India to significantly expand its indigenous drone capabilities. Security challenges, including the military standoff with China in eastern Ladakh, the 2021 drone attack on the Jammu Air Force Station, and Operation Sindoor following the 2025 India-Pakistan conflict, have accelerated New Delhi's focus on self-reliant drone technology.
India is now preparing its largest-ever military drone procurement, worth more than two billion dollars. The proposed orders are expected to benefit domestic manufacturers such as Adani Group, Tata Advanced Systems, Larsen and Toubro, ideaForge, and Asteria Aerospace. The new fleet will support intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, logistics, and precision strike missions, while complementing the country's acquisition of American MQ-9B Predator drones.
Government initiatives, including the Drone Shakti Mission, the Production Linked Incentive scheme, and the Defence Acquisition Procedure, are also strengthening domestic manufacturing while reducing dependence on foreign suppliers. Together, these measures aim to build a robust drone ecosystem capable of supporting India's long-term defence requirements.
As drone capabilities continue to expand, protecting critical infrastructure from hostile unmanned systems has become equally important. Counter-drone technology is now a vital component of national security.
Pelorus Technologies is among the Indian companies contributing to this effort. The company works with central and state government agencies, law enforcement organisations, intelligence agencies, and the armed forces in digital forensics, surveillance, cybersecurity, intelligence, and counter-drone solutions. Through partnerships with leading global technology providers, Pelorus delivers systems capable of detecting, tracking, and neutralising hostile drones while safeguarding sensitive installations and critical infrastructure.
The company recently showcased its counter-drone technologies at the Police Expo, attracting strong interest from security agencies evaluating advanced aerial defence solutions.
As warfare continues to evolve, India's investment in indigenous drones, counter-drone technologies, and cybersecurity reflects a broader shift towards preparing for the next generation of military challenges, where technological innovation will be as decisive as conventional firepower.
-With inputs from Pelorus Technologies.
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Jul 3, 2026 06:12 IST
