Officials said the guide aims to bridge the gap between operational requirements and technology development while encouraging broader participation from domestic industry, startups, and academic institutions.

Army Design Bureau Additional Director General Maj. Gen. CS Mann described the release as the first time the service has publicly shared detailed specifications in this domain, underscoring the growing importance of unmanned solutions.

Separately, Lt. Gen. Rahul Singh, deputy chief of army staff, emphasized the document’s sensitivity and warned against unauthorized sharing due to the risk of exposure to adversaries.