SOURCE: AFI
In a significant leap forward for India’s indigenous defense capabilities, Bengaluru-based NeoSky India Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of RattanIndia Enterprises, has successfully completed trials with the Indian Army for its precision munition-dropping drone platforms. The milestone, announced on May 26, 2025, underscores NeoSky’s growing role in India’s defense ecosystem and aligns with the government’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives. The trials, which demonstrated the drones’ ability to deliver high-precision strikes, mark a pivotal step toward integrating advanced unmanned aerial systems (UAS) into the Indian Army’s tactical operations, enhancing its capabilities in modern warfare.
NeoSky’s drone platforms, developed through its subsidiary Throttle Aerospace Systems (TAS), were rigorously tested by the Indian Army for their ability to drop precision munitions with pinpoint accuracy. The trials, conducted under demanding conditions, showcased the drones’ advanced navigation, payload delivery systems, and autonomous capabilities, positioning them as a game-changer for tactical missions. According to a post on X by RattanIndia Enterprises, the trials validated NeoSky’s state-of-the-art technology, which includes AI-enabled systems for surveillance, logistics, and precision strikes.’
The successful trials build on NeoSky’s expertise in manufacturing military-grade UAS, such as the TALV-TACT for tactical operations and the Defender anti-drone system, both designed to operate across diverse terrains. The company’s drones are equipped with advanced AI and machine learning, enabling autonomous target acquisition and real-time decision-making. These capabilities were critical during the trials, where the drones demonstrated their ability to deliver munitions with high accuracy, a vital asset for neutralizing high-value targets like enemy bunkers, vehicles, or terrorist infrastructure.
NeoSky, headquartered in Bengaluru with additional operations in New Delhi, has emerged as a leader in India’s drone industry, offering a 360-degree portfolio of Drone-as-a-Product (DAAP), Drone-as-a-Service (DaaS), and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions. Its acquisition of a 60% stake in Throttle Aerospace Systems in 2022 has bolstered its manufacturing capabilities, enabling the production of drones with over 75% indigenous content, such as the Nagastra-1 loitering munition developed in collaboration with Solar Industries.
The precision munition-dropping drones tested by the Indian Army are part of NeoSky’s broader mission to provide cutting-edge solutions for defense, logistics, agriculture, and surveillance. The company’s Bengaluru facility, equipped with advanced manufacturing and testing capabilities, has been instrumental in developing drones tailored for India’s operational needs, including high-altitude missions along the Line of Control (LoC) and Line of Actual Control (LAC). NeoSky’s drones are designed for versatility, with payloads exceeding 20 kg and proven beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) capabilities, making them ideal for complex military operations.
The trials come in the wake of Operation Sindoor, a high-precision counter-terrorism operation conducted by the Indian Armed Forces on May 7, 2025, targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). The operation saw the deployment of Bengaluru-made SkyStriker loitering munitions, developed by Alpha Design Technologies in collaboration with Israel’s Elbit Systems, highlighting the growing role of drones in India’s military strategy. NeoSky’s successful trials further amplify Bengaluru’s status as a hub for advanced defense manufacturing, with the city also producing platforms like the ALS-50 loitering munition by Tata Advanced Systems and swarm drones by NewSpace Research and Technologies.
The Indian Army’s focus on precision munition-dropping drones reflects the evolving nature of warfare, where loitering munitions and kamikaze drones have become critical for rapid, low-cost, and high-impact strikes. NeoSky’s platforms, with their AI-driven autonomy and anti-jamming capabilities, are designed to operate in contested environments, offering a strategic edge against adversaries like Pakistan, which has deployed drone swarms, and China, with its advanced unmanned systems.
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