India, Nov. 10 -- The paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is set to acquire loitering munitions, or self-destructing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) that combine drone surveillance features with a guided missile strike capability, according to a document circulated on Monday seeking information by the end of November from vendors what they can supply. HT has seen a copy of the document.

Loitering munitions, which have reshaped modern warfare, have become critical due to their precision.

The document, titled Quality Requirements (QRs) and Trial Directives, said the kamikaze drones (loitering munitions) must carry two high-explosive warheads weighing at least 1.5 kg. It added that they must have a range of at least 15 km and ...