Army Chief reviews indigenous drone tech in Bengaluru

Amid the rapid expansion in the use of drones in warfare, Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi reviewed the latest technological developments and assessed private sector capabilities during a visit to Bengaluru. The Army shared images of Gen Dwivedi at NewSpace Research and Technologies, where he was briefed on indigenous advancements in unmanned and high-altitude systems. One image showed the Chief being presented a drone resembling systems used in the West Asia conflict. In a post on X, the Army said the interaction highlighted advancements in swarm drone technologies and ISR (intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance) capabilities. These are critical for ensuring…