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Indian defense ministry plans high altitude drones for Garud forces
NewsBytes | April 20, 2026 6:39 AM CST

Ministry seeks 60% domestically manufactured drones

They need to be lightweight (under 25kg), fit into two backpacks, and work smoothly in freezing cold or scorching heat.
The drones should handle both day and night missions, take off and land by themselves, and keep working even if GPS signals drop out.
Plus, the government wants at least 60% of each drone made in India, giving a real boost to local defense tech.


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