Report: Indian army to assign drones to combat battalions

The Indian government is likely to greenlight an Indian army proposal to equip many combat battalions with UAVs.

The plan is to "equip all infantry and mechanized battalions with a new squad of mini-unmanned aerial vehicles for deeper insights into the battlefield," according to The India Times. "While the UAVs will have a limited range of 10 kilometers, they would provide vital intelligence for ground troops."

India is considering purchasing 1,800 mini-UAVs, The Indian Times said. "Officials said the plan is to raise 600 UAV squads — each consisting of three 'birds', a ground control system and a heavy vehicle."

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