SOURCE: AFI
At Aero India 2025, NewSpaceResearchandTechnologies (NRT) is unveiling its groundbreaking range of SHESHNAAG Swarming Unmanned Air Systems (SUAS), which represent a major leap in modern defense technology. Drawing inspiration from the mythological multi-headed serpent Sheshnaag, which strikes its prey with deadly precision, these cutting-edge unmanned systems are designed to operate in swarms, delivering both kinetic and non-kinetic effects on tactical battlefields.
The SHESHNAAG series introduces a revolutionary concept in autonomous warfare, utilizing collaborative autonomy to carry out complex missions with precision and overwhelming force. These swarming drones are engineered for precision strikes, capable of saturating targets across a variety of operational ranges, from 15 km for close battlefield engagements to deep-strike capabilities of over 1000 km.
The SHESHNAAG drones are equipped to perform a variety of one-way attack missions, strategically overwhelming enemy positions by utilizing decentralized swarm-based tactics. Each drone in the swarm operates autonomously, communicating with other units to carry out coordinated strikes. This swarm-based methodology not only maximizes the effectiveness of each drone but also enhances the system’s resilience and adaptability in combat.
Drawing parallels to the mythological Sheshnaag, these drones will strike with lethal efficiency, ensuring tactical dominance in multidomain combat scenarios. Whether engaging targets in close-range kinetic strikes or providing non-kinetic effects for electronic warfare or suppression of enemy air defenses, the SHESHNAAG series provides the Indian Ministry of Defence (MOD) with a next-generation operational capability.
A key feature of the SHESHNAAG system is its integration of advanced mission workflows and collaborative autonomy. This technology enables the drones to work together in a seamless, coordinated manner, ensuring the swarming system operates with minimal human intervention. By combining autonomous decision-making and real-time data sharing between drones, the SHESHNAAG system creates a highly flexible and adaptive force capable of executing complex missions with minimal risk and maximum precision.
The system’s collaborative autonomy allows for optimal distribution of tasks across the swarm. Drones can intelligently reassign objectives based on real-time data, ensuring that critical targets are saturated and effectively neutralized. This capability is a game-changer for military operations, particularly in situations where rapid decision-making and dynamic responsiveness are crucial to success.
The SHESHNAAG series forms an essential component of NRT’s Fused Teaming With Uncrewed Rapid Effects (FUTURE) doctrine, which is focused on developing multi-domain combat capabilities that integrate uncrewed systems for rapid, decisive battlefield effects. The FUTURE doctrine emphasizes the use of autonomous systems, such as the SHESHNAAG, to perform highly effective, rapid strikes across air, land, and maritime domains in support of next-generation defense operations.
The SHESHNAAG drones will enhance the Indian Armed Forces’ ability to execute precision strikes in complex environments, allowing for better situational awareness, faster reaction times, and more effective neutralization of high-value targets. The integration of these systems into India’s defense strategy will dramatically transform the way combat missions are planned and executed, ensuring the military is prepared for future warfare challenges.
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