The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to augment the operational capabilities of its elite Garud Special Forces with the induction of state-of-the-art Micro Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). On March 23, 2026, the Ministry of Defence issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking advanced micro drones capable of operating at altitudes exceeding 16,000 feet. These man-portable drones, weighing approximately 25 kg, are designed for rapid deployment in rugged terrains. Equipped with high-resolution thermal and day cameras, they can identify targets up to 1.5 km away, providing critical real-time intelligence for counter-insurgency and search-and-rescue missions.