Iran-Israel war shows future wars will be won by thousands of cheap drones not expensive missiles can India keep up
Published on: March 31, 2026, 10:51 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
India is rapidly advancing its drone capabilities, moving from reconnaissance to multi-role combat. While indigenous designs like Nagastra-1 show promise, the nation faces a significant challenge in scaling up production to match global powers. Future success hinges on boosting manufacturing capacity and developing swarm warfare tactics for sustained, drone-intensive conflicts.
