12
Aug
New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Union Ministry of Defence has formally kicked off the procurement process for an advanced fleet of ship-launched loitering munitions, issuing a comprehensive Request for Information to military suppliers. Designed to operate directly from the decks of Indian Naval surface vessels, these medium-range platforms—commonly known as kamikaze or suicide drones—represent a significant shift in maritime warfare by merging real-time aerial surveillance capabilities with the lethal accuracy of precision-guided warheads. According to technical criteria specified in the procurement documentation, the naval authorities are seeking stealthy platforms capable of striking surface vessels as well as shore-based positions at…