Air force seeks to make Garud Commandos deadlier with loitering munitions

Indian Air Force issued RFI for man‑portable loitering munitions to equip Garud special forces.

System must be man‑portable, range ≥40 km, loiter >2 hours, carry HE and HEAT warheads.

Loitering munitions combine surveillance drone and guided weapon for find‑fix‑finish capability.

Garud commandos can use them in mountains, jungles, and urban areas to reduce collateral damage.

IAF emphasized resilience against GPS‑denied environments and electronic warfare.