Jan 9, 2026 12:54 PM
MAPSS is a solar-powered, medium-altitude, long-endurance drone, capable of electronic intelligence, communication relay, artillery spotting, and battlefield overwatch.
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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