The Indian Army is enhancing its arsenal with new acquisitions from both Meprolight and Drogo Aerospace. Meprolight's MEPRO X6 telescopic sight will be integrated with Negev machine guns, manufactured in India via a technology transfer with Bharat Electronics Limited as the prime contractor. Concurrently, Drogo Aerospace has delivered the initial batch of 41 JK 250e drones to the army under a Rs 72-crore contract, with plans to deliver the remaining 176 drones by August 2026.
The Indian Army is bolstering its capabilities through significant new equipment procurements. In a move to enhance its infantry support, the army has selected Meprolight's MEPRO X6 telescopic sight for its Negev machine guns. This selection follows a multi-year tender process and will involve manufacturing the sights in India through a technology transfer agreement. Bharat Electronics Limited will act as the prime contractor for this initiative.
In parallel, Drogo Aerospace has commenced deliveries of JK 250e drones to the Indian Army. The company has already supplied the first batch, consisting of 41 drones, as part of a larger Rs 72-crore contract. Drogo Aerospace has committed to completing the delivery of the remaining 176 drones by August 2026, further equipping the army with unmanned aerial capabilities.
These acquisitions underscore the Indian Army's ongoing efforts to modernize its equipment and integrate advanced technologies across its various units, from heavy machine guns to drone surveillance and support.
The Indian Army is bolstering its capabilities through significant new equipment procurements. In a move to enhance its infantry support, the army has selected Meprolight's MEPRO X6 telescopic sight for its Negev machine guns. This selection follows a multi-year tender process and will involve manufacturing the sights in India through a technology transfer agreement. Bharat Electronics Limited will act as the prime contractor for this initiative.