The MAPSS drone from a rear-underside angle as it maneuvers through a bright, cloud-filled sky. Image: NRT
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India’s New Drone Could Watch the Battlefield All Day and All Night

Photo of Akhsan Erido Elezhar Akhsan Erido ElezharJanuary 9, 2026
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The Indian Army may soon operate a drone that hovers over combat zones for hours, keeping the battlefield under constant watch.

The Medium Altitude Persistent Surveillance System (MAPSS) uses solar-electric propulsion, allowing it to stay aloft for hours without needing to land.

Its quiet electric propulsion and low thermal signature help it operate with a low-observable profile, ideal for intelligence gathering, artillery spotting, and battlefield overwatch.

Read the full story on NextGen Defense: India’s New Drone Could Watch the Battlefield All Day and All Night

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Photo of Akhsan Erido Elezhar Akhsan Erido ElezharJanuary 9, 2026
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