IAF Launches First Dronathon-2026 at Pokhran to Test Advanced Unmanned Systems

September 15, 2026 12:37 PM

IAF Launches First Dronathon-2026 at Pokhran to Test Advanced Unmanned Systems

The Indian Air Force on Monday launched its first Dronathon-2026 at the Pokhran Field Firing Range in Jaisalmer, bringing together more than 20 defence companies, start-ups, MSMEs, DPSUs and innovators to demonstrate advanced unmanned systems under realistic operational conditions. Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, Vice Chief of the Air Staff, inaugurated the three-day event, which will continue from September 14 to 16. Senior officials from the Ministry of Defence, Headquarters Integrated Defence St...

IAF to showcase drone and counter-drone technologies at Dronathon-2026

September 8, 2026 5:28 PM

IAF to showcase drone and counter-drone technologies at Dronathon-2026

The Indian Air Force (IAF) will organise Dronathon-2026 at the Pokhran range in Jaisalmer from September 14 to 16, providing domestic manufacturers an opportunity to showcase their capabilities in unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and counter-unmanned aerial systems (CUAS). The three-day event will feature static displays and live demonstrations of emerging drone and counter-drone technologies, allowing defence stakeholders to assess their operational capabilities and combat effectiveness. Accordi...