General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, in partnership with Larsen & Toubro (L&T), proposed the MQ-1C Gray Eagle Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) UAV on December 3, 2025, to fulfill India’s tri-services requirement for 87 drones. This initiative targets the Defence Acquisition Council-approved programme from August 2025, enhancing the Army, Navy, and Air Force’s intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and precision strike capabilities amid evolving regional threats. The collaboration supports India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat vision through local manufacturing, technology transfer, and integration of indigenous systems by L&T, leveraging the Gray Eagle’s proven endurance of over 25 hours and combat-tested performance. This move strengthens India’s strategic deterrence and operational readiness, positioning domestic industry at the forefront of advanced UAV capabilities.