Vaayu Baan Helicopter-Launched Drone Program
Sector: Aerospace & Defense • Location: India
Source: The Defense Post
The Indian Air Force has initiated the Vaayu Baan project, which involves deploying unmanned aerial drones from combat helicopters for surveillance and precision strike capabilities. The system includes 10 drone units, airborne and ground control stations, and associated payloads. The drones are designed to be launched from helicopter doors or hatches, autonomously deploy wings, and operate under
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Aerospace & Defense, Government
- Location
- India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- The Defense Post
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Description | The Indian Air Force has initiated the Vaayu Baan project, which involves deploying unmanned aerial drones from combat helicopters for surveillance and precision strike capabilities. The system includes 10 drone units, airborne and ground control stations, and associated payloads. The drones are designed to be launched from helicopter doors or hatches, autonomously deploy wings, and operate under both airborne and ground control, with capabilities for real-time video transmission and precision strikes. |
Original sector | Defense |
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Country | India |
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Source | The Defense Post |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Aerospace & Defense, Government |
Article published date | 2026-03-29 |
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