Fixed-Wing Tactical Drone System: Indian defence company IG Defence has received a patent for its new fixed-wing unmanned aerial system. The company shared the update on 10 February. This drone has been built to help the military with tasks like watching enemy areas, guiding attacks, and hitting targets accurately without risking soldiers’ lives.
The company says the drone was made to match today’s battlefield needs, where quick action, better information, and smart technology matter a lot.
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Built for Long Missions
The drone has fixed wings so it can fly far and stay in the sky for a long time. It remains steady in the air, even when the weather or conditions are difficult. It can carry up to 5 kg of explosives and can also take different tools or weapons depending on the task. This helps it do work like watching areas, collecting information, tracking targets, and hitting them accurately.
Since the drone is very light, it is easy to carry and can be launched fast, even from hard-to-reach places. IG Defence says this makes it useful when quick action is needed and it also does not need much extra equipment.
Focus on Safety and Self-Reliance
Bodhisattwa Sanghapriya, Founder and CEO of IG Defence, said the patent is another step in building Indian-made defence technology that works in real conditions. He explained that the drone is designed to give better awareness of the battlefield, lower danger for soldiers, and perform well in difficult environments.
RN Gaekwad, Advisor at IG Defence, said unmanned systems are becoming more important as modern wars rely more on technology. He added that platforms like this help extend military reach while keeping people out of harm’s way. The drone combines surveillance and strike abilities, which helps commanders make faster and smarter decisions.
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The new patent adds to IG Defence’s growing list of defence technologies. This includes simulators and drone systems that have already been tested in live missions such as Operation Sindoor. The company says it will keep turning research and ideas into ready-to-use products that support India’s push for self-reliance in defence.
