Indian Air Force Highlights Four Critical Technology Focus Areas for Domestic Drones
During a stakeholder session held in New Delhi on October 21, the Indian Air Force outlined its Unmanned and Autonomous Systems Roadmap for industry representatives. The event emphasized that achieving self-reliance in unmanned systems is an operational necessity rather than just an aspiration. To reduce foreign dependence, the Indian Air Force identified indigenous propulsion, autonomous software, resilient navigation, and standardised interfaces as four key technology priorities that align future research, development, and manufacturing with defense needs.
Originally published by IDRW | 7 November 2026 | Read original: https://idrw.org/iaf-unmanned-systems-roadmap-four-technology-priorities/
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