Dronathon 2026: IAF Demonstrates Multi-Mode System Designed to Facilitate Drones' Management in Airspace
The three-day event includes live demonstrations of ISR, loitering munition and AI-enabled systems as the IAF seeks indigenous solutions.
- On Monday, Vice Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit inaugurated the three-day 'Dronathon 2026' at the Pokhran range in Jaisalmer, showcasing indigenous unmanned aerial systems and counter-drone technologies.
- The Indian Air Force event brings together over 20 leading defence companies and innovators to bridge the gap between technology demonstration and operational effect by assessing systems against evolving requirements.
- During the opening, the IAF demonstrated 'Vayu UTtaM,' an indigenously developed multi-mode system designed to facilitate coordinated drone management in congested airspace while identifying rogue drones.
- Air Marshal Dixit released the 'IAF UAS Roadmap' to clarify industry capability priorities, while demonstrations encompass surveillance, loitering munitions, and electronic warfare capabilities.
- Officials noted that 'Unmanned Traffic Management' systems have potential applications beyond the military, including critical infrastructure protection, civil aviation, and public safety, positioning the IAF's indigenous capabilities for broader national use.
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Dronathon-2026: IAF showcases indigenous drones, counter-UAS systems at Rajasthan's Pokhran range
The Indian Air Force commenced its first Dronathon-2026 exercise at Jaisalmer's Pokhran range. This event featured advanced indigenous unmanned and counter-unmanned systems demonstrations. Around sixty Indian companies showcased their drone warfare capabilities and technologies. The exercise aimed to create a direct interface between defense companies and the IAF. It highlighted the growing importance of drone warfare in modern military operatio…
Dronathon 2026: IAF demonstrates multi-mode system designed to facilitate drones' management in airspace
The Indian Air Force recently showcased the Vayu UTtaM drone management system at Pokhran. This innovative system provides crucial support in managing drones and detecting rogue aircraft within congested airspace. At Dronathon 2026, various domestic unmanned aerial systems and counter-drone technologies were highlighted, alongside the unveiling of the IAF UAS Roadmap aimed at guiding the industry towards achieving self-reliance in unmanned syste…
Dronathon 2026: IAF Boosts Indigenous Drone Capabilities In Jaisalmer
The Indian Air Force has launched 'Dronathon 2026' at the Pokhran range in Jaisalmer, a three-day event showcasing advancements in unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and counter-UAS technologies by domestic manufacturers. The initiative aims to bolster the IAF's capabilities in the unmanned domain, align with the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' objective, and assess indigenous technologies against operational requirements through live demonstrations. It also fo…
Rajasthan: IAF Organises First ‘Dronathon-2026’ in Jaisalmer to Boost Unmanned Warfare Capabilities from Sep 14 to 16
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. In line with the national objective of ‘Mission Atmanirbhar Bharat’ and to enhance the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) operational capabilities in the unmanned domain, the IAF is organising its first ‘Dronathon-2026’ in Jaisalmer from September 14 to 16. India News | Rajasthan: IAF Organises First ‘Dronathon-2026’ in Jaisalmer to Boost Unmanned Warfare Capabilities from Sep 14 to 16.
The Air Force's own multi-mode 'Unmanned Traffic Management' (UTM) system is being displayed. The Air Force successfully tested it on Monday.
First Dronethon-2026 launched in Pokaran: Indigenous 'Vayu Uttam' tracked the location of military and civilian drones live. Indian Air Force's first 'Dronathon-2026' launched at Pokaran Field Firing Range in Jaisalmer on Monday. The three-day event was inaugurated by Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, Deputy Chief of the Air Force. On the very first day, state-of-the-art indigenous technologies were demonstrated. The most special of these was the live…
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