India is reportedly planning a large military drone procurement valued at about $2 billion (roughly Rs 20,000 crore), described as its biggest such purchase to date. According to multiple outlets, the procurement plans are in advanced stages. The reports also say deliveries are expected over an 18 to 24 month period. The proposed order would be a step up from recent government acquisitions of tactical-class drones, which have been reported as worth around Rs 30 billion (about $313 million). While the sources do not provide details on the specific number of drones, suppliers, or final contract terms, they consistently frame the initiative as a major expansion of India’s tactical drone capabilities. The coverage attributes the information to reporting and an industry-body-related account, but does not indicate whether the procurement has been formally finalized or when bids would be issued. Overall, the accounts agree on the approximate value, the advanced stage of planning, the expected delivery timeline, and the comparison to prior tactical drone orders.