HAL Combat Air Teaming System (CATS) Program - Updates and Discussion

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Weren't they prototyping Hunter a year back? So it seems bit odd to not mention about it in the AR and exclude it from their "present focus".



ALFA is presumably a lot more basic, they should've rolled out their protos early on. Essentially air launched loitering munitions.

 

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https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/will-resolve-issue-and-start-delivering-hal-cmd-ravi-kumar-on-tejas-lca-mk1a20260918102119/

In a major development regarding India’s futuristic unmanned combat capabilities, Kumar revealed that HAL has initiated the fabrication of the prototype for the 'CATS Warrior' (Combat Air Teaming System) autonomous drone.

"Now we have started building the prototypes of CATS Warrior. Next year, we are planning for certification," Kumar said, pointing to accelerated progress on the loyal-wingman unmanned platform.​

 

[Gautam]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2111522277502402643

Chonky. Carrying a Brahmos-A in a recessed well.

Don't like the exposed nozzles. I still feel the earliest CATS warrior was the best looking model.

 

[Gautam]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2111517275245408505

 

[GASOLINE_ON_FIRE]

incredible speed!!!!
I remember watching all these HAL CATS mockups in 2021. Its nearing 2027 now & not a single thing exists in actual hardware form. Its all vapourware.

 

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incredible speed!!!!
I remember watching all these HAL CATS mockups in 2021. Its nearing 2027 now & not a single thing exists in actual hardware form. Its all vapourware.

HAL had demonstrated OMCA onboard Kiran, HAPS flew recently, and Warrior was revealed almost 2 years, and 2nd prototype is under construction. Tejas had also demonstrated teaming with drones.

India tests unmanned CATS aircraft

India has conducted ground tests of the engine of the CATS guided unmanned aircraft, which is being developed by the local company Hindustan Aeronautics Limited

militarnyi.com

Just google

It's taking time because it's being build on limited internal budget and IAF is not involved