Drone Revolution Unleashed: India’s $3.3B Leap to Global Dominance

India's ambition to become a global drone superpower, supported by Defence Secretary's statement on June 18, 2025, and a $3.3 billion Predator drone deal, signaling a strategic shift toward indigenous and collaborative drone technology development.

This aligns with a 30-fold surge in India's defence exports to Rs 23,622 crore in FY 2023-24, driven by global demand for munitions amid geopolitical tensions, as noted in a News18 exclusive, with innovations like DRDO's stealth UCAV and private drones enhancing military capabilities.