IndiaPosted at: Sep 17 2026 8:31PM


IAF Dronathon 2026 concludes at Pokhran, showcases indigenous unmanned warfare capabilities Inbox

New Delhi, Sep 17 (UNI) The inaugural IAF Dronathon 2026 concluded at Pokhran in Rajasthan after showcasing indigenous capabilities in unmanned warfare, including unmanned aerial systems (UAS), autonomous and swarm technologies, electronic warfare (EW) and counter-UAS (CUAS) systems under realistic operational conditions.
The three-day event, brought together more than 20 Indian industry players, start-ups, MSMEs and innovators for live demonstrations aimed at assessing emerging unmanned technologies and their potential for operational employment by the Indian Air Force.
A key feature of the Dronathon was the presentation of the IAF UAS Roadmap, outlining the Service's approach towards strengthening its unmanned warfare capabilities and integrating new technologies into future operations.
The event also showcased Vayu UTtaM, an indigenous multi-mode UAS Traffic Management system designed to support the management and coordination of unmanned aerial systems. The live demonstrations covered autonomous and swarm systems as well as EW and CUAS capabilities in a realistic operational environment.
The IAF said the exercise marked a step towards translating technological innovation into operational capability and strengthening Aatmanirbharta in the unmanned warfare domain.
The participation of start-ups and MSMEs alongside established industry players provided an interface between developers and the operational requirements of the armed forces, with the demonstrations providing an opportunity to assess technologies in field-like conditions.
The Dronathon comes amid the growing importance of drones and counter-drone systems in modern warfare, where relatively low-cost unmanned platforms are increasingly being used for surveillance, precision attacks, electronic warfare and battlefield coordination.
The IAF Dronathon 2026 was conceived as a platform to bring India's defence technology ecosystem closer to the operational requirements of the Air Force. Its inaugural edition focused on technologies that could have direct relevance to future air operations, including autonomous platforms, swarm systems, electronic warfare and counter-drone capabilities.
UNI PWS SS
Tags: #IAF Dronathon 2026 concludes at Pokhran# showcases indigenous unmanned warfare capabilities Inbox
More News

Sanitation worker's suicide due to financial fraud by AAP councillor exposed party's double standards: Malhotra

17 Sep 2026 | 10:32 PM

New Delhi, Sep 17 (UNI) Delhi BJP chief Harsh Malhotra today made public the police FIR registered against Aam Aadmi Party Municipal Councillor from Trilokpuri, Vijay Kumar, alleging that he committed financial fraud against a Delhi Municipal Corporation sanitation worker, Deepak, and forced him to commit suicide. .

see more..

FSSAI sets 14-day timeline for regulatory food sample reports under amended lab rules

17 Sep 2026 | 9:31 PM

New Delhi, Sep 17 (UNI) The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has prescribed a 14-day timeline for issuing laboratory reports on regulatory food samples, while laying down timelines and standardised methods for food sample analysis under amended regulations that will come into force on April 1, 2027.

see more..

Centre fixes ₹25,000 monthly wage ceiling under Social Security Code

17 Sep 2026 | 9:28 PM

New Delhi, Sep 17 (UNI) The Centre has fixed ₹25,000 per month as the wage ceiling for the purposes of Chapter III of the Code on Social Security, 2020, according to a notification issued by the Ministry of Labour and Employment on Thursday.
The new wage ceiling will come into effect from the date of publication of the notification in the Official Gazette.
The ministry issued the notification, S.O. 5109(E), in exercise of powers conferred under clause (89) of Section 2 of the Code on Social Security, 2020.

see more..

Kartavya Path lit up with 1 25 lakh diyas, Delhi witness to PM's journey of national service: CM

17 Sep 2026 | 9:24 PM

New Delhi, Sep 17 (UNI) Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday said that Kartavya Path was lit up with the glow of 1.25 lakh diyas on the birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, honoring his spirit of duty, which has been giving direction to national service for years. .

see more..

Delhi: ERO clarifies regarding media report on AC- 40 missing names from SIR draft

17 Sep 2026 | 9:20 PM

New Delhi, Sep 17 (UNI) The Electoral Registration Officer of Delhi's assembly constituency-40 on Thursday clarified regarding a media report titled "In seat Kejriwal lost by thin margin, nearly 40 per cent names added before 2025 polls now missing in SIR draft", stating that due process was followed and there was no irregularity.

see more..