The RFPs (Request for Proposal) stated that the infantry needs 163 Logistic Drones with accessories for high altitude areas and 200 Logistic Drones for medium altitude areas. The drones, each of which should weigh not more than 100 kg and be able to withstand strong winds, will be acquired under the ‘Buy (Indian) category’ with bids to be submitted by November 11.
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“Such drones will reduce the need for supplies and ammunition to transport soldiers or porters as well as animals. Drones must have a mission range of at least 10 km, with an endurance of 40 minutes and Should have a shelf life of at least 1,000. Landing. More drones will be inducted if needed.”
The payload weight should be at least 15 kg for high altitude drones, while it should be 20 kg for medium altitude drones. In addition to 50% to 60% of the indigenous content of the drone, there should also be a training package for operators and maintenance personnel.
This comes soon after the Army set the ball rolling for indigenous procurement of 80 Mini Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), 10 runway-independent RPAS, 44 advanced long-range surveillance systems and 106 inertial navigation systems for more accurate direct artillery guns. Is. Rockets against enemy positions.
These RPAS are different from loitering munitions or kamikaze drones and autonomous surveillance and armed drone swarms are also being procured by the military, as reported by TOI last month.