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Vayu Baan: How the Indian Air Force is Building a Helicopter-Launched Precision Drone for the Next Battlefield

In essence, Vayu Baan is designed to be released from a helicopter or transport platform in flight, stabilize after the drop, unfold into autonomous flight, and then execute a pre-designated mission. That mission could range from target detection and battle-space surveillance to direct target destruction, giving the launch platform a new stand-off option in contested air and land environments.

India, Tunisia Review Bilateral Ties at 6th Foreign Office Consultations in Tunis

According to the Ministry of External Affairs, the discussions covered political engagement, high-level exchanges, trade and economic cooperation, capacity building, cultural ties, and broader people-to-people relations. The meeting reflected a shared effort by both countries to build stronger institutional engagement and widen the scope of partnership in areas of mutual interest.