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Himachal labourer's son awarded Rs 3.5 crore to develop radar‑evading Army drone
✍️ India Today
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 07:01 PM
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A Himachal Pradesh labourer's son has received a grant of Rs 3.5 crore to design a radar‑evading drone for the Indian Army, according to India Today.
New Delhi – A grant of Rs 3.5 crore has been allocated to a young innovator from Himachal Pradesh to develop a radar‑evading unmanned aerial vehicle for the Indian Army. The funding, announced by the defence establishment, aims to accelerate indigenous technology capable of operating undetected by conventional radar systems.
The recipient, identified as the son of a labourer from the northern state, will lead a team of engineers and researchers to design, prototype and test the drone. Officials said the project aligns with the government's push for self‑reliance in defence equipment and could enhance operational capabilities in contested airspaces.
Details on the timeline, technical specifications and the overseeing agency have not been disclosed. The grant underscores the increasing emphasis on tapping grassroots talent for high‑tech defence solutions.
The initiative also reflects broader efforts to foster innovation ecosystems in remote regions, offering financial support to promising ideas that address strategic security needs.
The recipient, identified as the son of a labourer from the northern state, will lead a team of engineers and researchers to design, prototype and test the drone. Officials said the project aligns with the government's push for self‑reliance in defence equipment and could enhance operational capabilities in contested airspaces.
Details on the timeline, technical specifications and the overseeing agency have not been disclosed. The grant underscores the increasing emphasis on tapping grassroots talent for high‑tech defence solutions.
The initiative also reflects broader efforts to foster innovation ecosystems in remote regions, offering financial support to promising ideas that address strategic security needs.