India Set To Finalise $3 Billion MALE Drone Deal

Описание: India Set To Finalise $3 Billion Male Drone Deal
India's Defence Acquisition Council has cleared a ₹30,000 crore procurement for 87 medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) drones to bolster surveillance and strike capabilities along borders. The tender, issuing this week, targets Indian firms exclusively to foster domestic manufacturing under the self-reliance drive, with trials slated within six months.The order splits 64:36 between the two lowest bidders, mandating dual production lines and 10-year maintenance contracts for rapid scaling. Foreign expertise enters via partnerships: Larsen & Toubro allies with General Atomics for the MQ-9 Reaper, a combat-proven platform with 24-hour endurance, radar, and munitions for high-altitude ops. Adani Defence teams with Elbit Systems on the Hermes 900, tailored for maritime and terrain-specific missions with modular payloads.Hindustan Aeronautics pushes its indigenous TAPAS drone, designed for extended loiter and local integration, though delays in altitude and payload benchmarks pose challenges. All bids require over 50% local content, including assembly, sensors, and navigation in Indian facilities.Technology transfer forms the core, with offsets reinvesting 20% into R&D for propulsion and AI targeting. While accelerating capabilities amid regional tensions, the deal highlights a pragmatic blend of proven imports and homegrown innovation, aiming to position India as a UAV exporter by 2030. This acquisition equips the Army and Air Force for persistent monitoring, reducing pilot risks in contested skies.

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