New Delhi, February 10 An Indian defense firm announced on Tuesday that its newly patented fixed-wing tactical drone combines precision strike and surveillance in a single, versatile unmanned system, thereby strengthening the country's indigenous defense capabilities.
IG Defence stated that it had been granted a patent for its Fixed-Wing Tactical Unmanned Aerial System (UAS), developed to meet the "evolving demands" of modern battlefield operations.
The company emphasized the increasing importance of operational readiness as warfare continues to evolve.
"Operations are faster and more complex than ever, and are increasingly driven by technology. The threats are no longer confined to traditional battlefields; they require rapid response cycles and situational awareness, along with the intelligent use of unmanned systems," the firm said.
IG Defence's newly patented fixed-wing tactical drone has been designed with these realities in mind, the firm said.
"It allows forces to detect, track, and engage targets with a high degree of precision, while significantly reducing the risk to personnel on the ground. In contested and high-pressure environments, this ability to gather intelligence and act swiftly can be decisive," the company said.
The platform's fixed-wing architecture enables longer range, higher endurance, and stable performance over extended missions. With the ability to carry a warhead payload of up to 5 kg, the system can be configured with mission-specific munitions or equipment, it added.
"This flexibility allows the drone to support a wide range of operational roles, ranging from intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance to precision strike and other strategic tasks," the statement said.
Its lightweight design makes it easier to transport and "deploy quickly," even in challenging terrain and time-sensitive scenarios.
"With a minimal logistical footprint, the system is suited for missions where speed, accuracy, and adaptability are critical," the firm said.
The patented platform "combines precision strike, surveillance, and terminal engagement in a single, versatile unmanned system, strengthening India's indigenous defense capabilities," the statement said.
Bodhisattwa Sanghapriya, founder and CEO of IG Defence, said, "This is our way of contributing to Aatmanirbhar Bharat and to building defense capabilities that India can truly rely on."
