India's Garud Special Forces to receive new indigenous UAV system for high-altitude operations.

The Indian Air Force's Garud Special Forces are set to receive a new compact, indigenous unmanned aerial vehicle system designed for high-altitude operations. The system, capable of operating in extreme temperatures and GPS-denied environments, features autonomous vertical take-off and landing, encrypted communications, and a range of up to 15 km. The procurement emphasizes domestic manufacturing with at least 60% indigenous content to support India's defense modernization goals.