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Swarm drones are drones especially designed to operate together as robotic swarms. Swarming is designed to maximise target saturation and overwhelm enemy defenses during attack missions.[1]
Military operators
[edit]India
[edit]In November 2021, Defence Research and Development Organisation showcased an armed swarm technology with minimal human efforts. The drones were operable at high-altitudes, rough-weather conditions and can fly at a speed of 100 km/h (62 mph) and strike multiple targets.[2] For promoting the development of swarm drones, the Indian Air Force organised a three-year long competition in 2018.[3] In January 2025, NewSpace, which won the competition, was awarded a US$15 million contract for the manufacture of swarm drones for the Indian Army.[4][5] Hindustan Aeronautics Limited supported NewSpace for research and development of the technology.[6]
Israel
[edit]Swarm drones were allegedly used by the Israel Defense Forces for attacking rocket launch sites in Gaza strip, and against the Iranian Armed Forces.[7]
References
[edit]- ↑ Edwards, Sean J.A. (2000). Swarming on the Battlefield: Past, Present, and Future. Rand Monograph MR-1100. Rand Corporation. ISBN 0-8330-2779-4.
- ↑ "DRDO displays drone swarm in offensive role". The Hindustan Times. 17 November 2021. Archived from the original on 9 August 2024. Retrieved 1 February 2026.
- ↑ "3 Indian start-ups win IAF swarm drone competition, at least 2 in line for defence contracts". ThePrint. 25 October 2021. Retrieved 1 February 2026.
- ↑ Kadidal, Akhil (6 March 2023). "Indian Army receives 'swarming' UAVs". Janes. Retrieved 1 February 2026.
- ↑ Philip, Snehesh Alex (13 February 2023). "Army gets its first set of offensive swarm drone system, IAF next". ThePrint. Retrieved 1 February 2026.
- ↑ Som, Vishnu (12 December 2021). "Exclusive: Heavy-Lift Made-In-India Drone To Redefine E-Commerce Delivery". NDTV. Retrieved 1 February 2026.
- ↑ Mizokami, Kyle (8 December 2021). "A New Video Explains, in Graphic Terms, Why the United Nations Must Ban 'Slaughterbots'". Popular Mechanics. Retrieved 1 February 2026.