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Unmanned autonomous systems: How naval warfare is poised for a major transformation
Published 4 July 2026 ยท india
India's Navy is significantly boosting its maritime security with new drone technology. Requests for tactical multi-copter surveillance drones and approval for shipborne unmanned aerial systems
India's Navy is significantly boosting its maritime security with new drone technology. Requests for tactical multi-copter surveillance drones and approval for shipborne unmanned aerial systems are underway. These advancements, alongside indigenous development of underwater vehicles, mirror global trends. Nations like the US and UK are also integrating unmanned systems, signaling a future where drones are central to naval combat, reducing risks and enhancing capabilities.
Published: July 4, 2026 โข 6:09 PM IST ยท Updated: July 4, 2026 โข 6:33 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
India's Navy is significantly boosting its maritime security with new drone technology.
Requests for tactical multi-copter surveillance drones and approval for shipborne unmanned aerial systems are underway.
These advancements, alongside indigenous development of underwater vehicles, mirror global trends.
Nations like the US and UK are also integrating unmanned systems, signaling a future where drones are central to naval combat, reducing risks and enhancing capabilities.