Saab, the Swedish defense firm, is set to manufacture its Nimbrix anti-drone missile in India, aligning with the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative. This lightweight missile, designed to counter drone swarms, boasts a fire-and-forget capability and targets maneuvering threats within a range of 2-5 km. Its innovative design, featuring a hard-kill airburst warhead and commercial off-the-shelf technology, aims to provide effective defense against low-altitude UAVs. The integration of Nimbrix into the Indian Armed Forces underscores India’s commitment to bolstering its air defense strategies amid rising drone threats, enhancing local production capabilities, and ensuring a robust, multi-tiered defense architecture. This development marks a significant step toward self-reliance in defense, showcasing India’s growing prowess in advanced military technology.