# Indian military loitering munition procurement

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/indian-military-loitering-munition-procurement
> Updated: 2026-08-14T17:43:34.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

India has initiated several procurement processes to integrate loitering munitions, or “kamikaze drones,” into its military branches.

The Indian Navy issued a Request for Information for ship-launched, medium-range munitions with a minimum operational range of 1,000 km and nine hours of endurance. These systems are intended to provide warships with independent offensive capabilities for long-range surveillance and precision strikes in the Indian Ocean Region.

Concurrently, the Indian Ministry of Defence signed contracts worth approximately $165 million for the Indian Army. These agreements, awarded to domestic manufacturers Tata Advanced Systems Limited and NIBE Private Limited, aim to bolster the operational effectiveness of artillery regiments by integrating unmanned strike systems with conventional firepower.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-14: India signs $165 million deal for Army loitering munitions

India's Ministry of Defence signed $165 million in contracts with Tata Advanced Systems and NIBE to provide loitering munition systems for the Indian Army's artillery regiments.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/india-signs-165-million-deal-for-army-loitering-munitions

### 2026-08-12: Indian Navy seeks 1,000-km range ship-launched loitering munitions

The Indian Navy is seeking ship-launched loitering munitions with a 1,000-km range to enhance maritime surveillance and precision strike capabilities against land and sea targets.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indian-navy-seeks-1000-km-range-ship-launched-loitering-munitions

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