ARMY HUNTS DRONE CATCHER SYSTEMS

The Indian Army is seeking "drone catchers" to counter the increasing threat of small Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and swarms on the battlefield.

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This requirement follows the rising use of low-cost, lethal drones in modern conflicts like those in Ukraine. The Army's Request for Information (RFI) concentrates on systems capable of neutralising drones through physical interception or "hard kill" methods. Key requirements include the ability to detect and track multiple small targets simultaneously and deploy countermeasures such as nets, projectiles, or dedicated