Procurement of Advanced Surveillance Drones for Indian Defence Forces

The Department of Military Affairs, under the Ministry of Defence, through the esteemed Indian Army, is formally inviting bids for the procurement of Surveillance Drones (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles - V2). This critical acquisition, designated under Bid Number GEM/2026/B/7969434, is essential for enhancing the surveillance capabilities across Defence Forces, specifically catering to the Navy, Army, and Air Force, as identified in category Q2. The tender is for a total quantity of four (4) units. Prospective bidders are advised that the bid submission window opens on 13-10-2026 at 6:32 PM and closes precisely on 12-11-2026 at 7:00 PM. A mandatory Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of INR 100,000.0 is required from all participating entities. This opportunity represents a significant engagement with the Indian Armed Forces, demanding providers with robust, high-performance surveillance drone solutions capable of meeting stringent defence requirements.