The Himalayas are getting a new war machine as Indian Army expands its drone arsenal
The Indian Army has ordered 225 First-Person View (FPV) drones from a domestic manufacturer for deployment in the high-altitude Ladakh region. This procurement is part of a broader modernization effort to counter drone activity from neighboring China.
Why it matters
The integration of advanced drone technology in high-altitude border regions is critical for modern defense and territorial security.
NEW DELHI: The Indian Army has placed an order for 225 First-Person View (FPV) drones that will be deployed in the high-altitude environs of Ladakh.The remote and desolate region has several high-altitude posts, some of which are located on ridges that rise above 18,000 feet. The Army has increased its deployment in the area since the Galwan clashes in 2020 and the stand-off that followed. China has also been demonstrating and operating drones in the region since then.China has since set up a drone centre near Mount Everest, with the aim of advancing drone technology for border patrols, security, logistics and emergency operations.Another significant development is that a Chinese-origin drone has reportedly reached an altitude above Mount Everest, while a Nepali firm has been using Chinese drones for logistics in the same region, including on the world's highest mountain itself.Tested at 17,500 feet: The Army's new drone orderGurgaon-based Aerodrone Robotics…
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