UAV Systems and Ground Optical Link Procurement for Indian Army

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This tender, originating from the Department of Military Affairs under the Ministry of Defence and managed by the Indian Army, represents a significant procurement opportunity for a comprehensive suite of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) components and associated infrastructure. The bid number GEM/2026/B/7693269, with bidding open from 05-08-2026 at 1:58 PM until 26-08-2026 at 11:00 AM, signifies a deadline for the submission of proposals. The procurement encompasses a substantial total quantity of 904 units, covering a diverse range of critical systems including quadcopter frames, brushless motors, propellers, ESC flight controllers, power distribution boards, GPS modules, FPV systems such as the Caddx Ratel 1200 TVL VTX, receivers, thermal cameras, batteries, servos, battery chargers, dual-band controllers, VRX, patch antennas for goggles, and notably, optical fiber infrastructure comprising 5km and 10km spools, each accompanied by a mediaconvertor, as well as a ground-end optical link. This extensive list indicates a requirement for robust and advanced unmanned aerial capabilities, likely for surveillance, reconnaissance, or other operational duties within the Kupwara region.