HAL CATS Warrior is a low observable unmanned combat aerial vehicle and a loyal wingman developed by the Aircraft Research and Design Centre (ARDC) under the state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).

The HAL Combat Air Teaming System (CATS) is an Indian unmanned and manned combat aircraft air teaming system being developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). [1] The system will consist of a manned fighter aircraft acting as "mothership" of the system and a set of swarming UAVs and UCAVs governed by the mothership aircraft.

2021年4月6日 · Unveiled with pomp at Aero India 2021, the largest airshow since the start of the pandemic, the HAL Combat Air Teaming System (CATS) looks a bit derivative, with its centerpiece – the CATS Warrior – looking almost identical to the Kratos Valkyrie, a drone that captured the imagination of aviation community several years ago.

2021年5月7日 · The HAL CATS Warrior UAV is an autonomous unmanned aerial vehicle. It can be launched from land, aircraft carrier and motherships such as LCA Tejas, Sukhoi 30 MKI and Jaguar deep penetration strike aircraft. Primarily this UAV is being developed for Indian Air Force and a smaller version will be produced for the Indian Navy.

This UCAV is a cornerstone of HAL’s Combat Air Teaming System (CATS), aimed at redefining aerial combat by integrating unmanned and manned aircraft. Designed to operate alongside India’s advanced fighter jets like the Tejas and the upcoming Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), the CATS Warrior represents a significant leap in India’s ...

2025年2月20日 · « Drones Tech Lab Unveils Raptor UAV, Deployable from IAF Mi-17s. ... CATS Warrior, a nearly 2-ton loyal wingman Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) that has generated significant buzz in defence circles. Officially announced to take to the skies later this year, the CATS Warrior showcased its potential as a force multiplier for the Indian ...

2025年2月11日 · An autonomous UCAV, the CATS Warrior is equipped with state-of-the-art avionics, including an active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar and electro-optical/infrared sensors, enabling it to perform complex surveillance and target acquisition tasks.

2025年1月27日 · Under the CATS OMCA program, the Kiran UAV has been modified to operate both autonomously and under ground control. This dual capability provides unmatched versatility, enabling the aircraft to serve in roles ranging from reconnaissance to combat missions.

2025年2月27日 · The HAL CATS Warrior, a cutting-edge unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in collaboration with NewSpace Research and Technologies, is set to redefine India’s approach to aerial warfare. As part of the broader Combat Air Teaming System (CATS) program, the Warrior is designed to operate as a ...

2025年1月14日 · Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle (UCAV) powered by dual HAL PTAE-W turbojet engines. Designed for reconnaissance, strike missions, and deploying 24 ALFA-S drones for precision loitering munitions. Likely based on a modified HAL Tejas fighter or other manned platforms. Acts as the central control hub for UAV coordination.