At the 77th Republic Day Parade, the Indian Army unveiled its Drone Shakti initiative, led by the Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers (EME). The tableau highlighted India’s indigenous drone ecosystem covering design, fabrication, repair, and sustainment signaling a transformative shift in military strategy toward unmanned aerial systems and future battlefield readiness.
India’s 77th Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path witnessed a landmark moment as the Indian Army’s Drone Shakti initiative took centre stage. Developed under the leadership of the Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers (EME), Drone Shakti represents a comprehensive ecosystem for unmanned aerial systems (UAS), integrating design, rapid fabrication, mobile repair, and sustainment capabilities.
The tableau, titled “Eagle on Arm”, showcased Army Base Workshop hubs, fabrication spokes, and mobile repair teams, underscoring the Army’s vision of self-reliance in drone technology. Beyond ceremonial pride, the display signaled India’s intent to fight future battles with indigenous, scalable drone solutions.
Key Highlights
Indigenous Ecosystem: Covers design, fabrication, repair, and sustainment of drones.
EME Leadership: Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers spearheading the initiative.
Operational Readiness: Mobile repair teams and fabrication hubs demonstrated at the parade.
Strategic Shift: Focus on unmanned aerial systems for reconnaissance, combat, and logistics.
Republic Day Showcase: Tableau titled “Eagle on Arm” symbolized India’s drone-powered future.
Drone Shakti reflects India’s broader push for Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliance) in defence, ensuring the Army is equipped with cutting-edge, indigenous drone capabilities for modern warfare.
Sources: Times Now, Republic World, PTI, DNA India