Ashni Platoons Emerge As Indian Army Ramps Up Suicide Drone Buys Post-Operation Sindoor

The Indian Army is intensifying its procurement of suicide drones, technically known as loitering munitions or Kamikaze drones, following critical lessons from Operation Sindoor in May 2025.A proposal to acquire 850 such drones for its special forces, along with naval and air force units, has reached an advanced stage. The Defence Acquisition Council is scheduled to convene later in December 2025
The Indian Army is intensifying its procurement of suicide drones, technically known as loitering munitions or Kamikaze drones, following critical lessons from Operation Sindoor in May 2025.A proposal to acquire 850 such drones for its special forces, along with naval and air force units, has reached an advanced stage. The Defence Acquisition Council is scheduled to convene later in December 2025
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