Indian Army to get 20 'Sikandar' Drones: Armed, High-Altitude, All-Weather Surveillance

• MoD to procure 20 Tactical RPAS for Indian Army under 'Make in India', boosting defense self-reliance.
• Drones capable of 24/7 operation in extreme conditions (mountains, deserts, strong winds, rain) at over 24,000 feet.
• Modular design allows future upgrades with advanced payloads like EO/IR, COMINT, ELINT, SAR, FOPEN for enhanced surveillance.
• Impressive endurance (8+ hours), range (400 km via SATCOM), and 200 kg payload capacity for precision weapons.
• Designed for electronic warfare resilience, secure data links, and SATCOM backup in GNSS-denied environments.

Why It Matters: India strengthens defense with 20 advanced 'Make in India' armed drones for Army surveillance and strike.