Indian defence firm patents fixed-wing tactical drone blending strike capability with surveillance The company said the emphasis on operational readiness has become increasingly critical as warfare grows faster and more complex, driven largely by technological advancementsOur Web Desk & PTIAn Indian defence firm said on Tuesday that its newly patented fixed-wing tactical drone integrates precision strike and surveillance capabilities into a single unmanned system, bolstering the country’s indigenous defence preparedness. IG Defence said it has been granted a patent for its Fixed-Wing Tactical Unmanned Aerial System (UAS), which it described as being designed to meet the changing demands of modern battlefield operations. The newly patented system was developed with these evolving realities in mind, IG Defence said. "This flexibility allows the drone to support a wide spectrum of operational roles, ranging from intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance to precision strike and other strategic tasks," the statement said. The patented platform "brings together precision strike, surveillance and terminal engagement in one versatile unmanned system, strengthening India’s indigenous defence capabilities," the statement said.

Source: The Telegraph February 10, 2026 19:26 UTC