Indian Army Exhibits Johnnette’s JM-1 Loitering Munitions During Republic Day Parade
Combat-proven drones take centre stage as the Indian Army signals a shift towards indigenous precision strike and unmanned warfare capabilities Image courtesy: Indian Army
The Indian Army got delivery of the third batch of indigenous JM-1 Loitering Munitions bought from the Noida-based Johnnette Technologies under the Emergency Procurement.
The JM-1 Loitering Munitions were displayed during the 77th Republic Day parade on Kartavya Path on January 26, 2026, as a system successfully employed during the May 2025 Operation Sindoor against Pakistan.
Johnnette Technologies, an Indian drone manufacturer, said in a statement on Monday (February 2, 2026), that it had successfully delivered the third batch of the JM-1 Loitering Munitions to the army under a contract in a timely manner.
“The timely execution of this order marks another major milestone in strengthening India’s indigenous defence capabilities and operational readiness,” the company said in the statement.
With the latest delivery, Johnnette Technologies has so far supplied more than 1,000 drones of all types to the Indian Army, deployed for operational use.
The JM-1s delivered now were a repeat order, thus expanding the Johnnette’s system induction and reflecting the “growing confidence and trust” of the Indian armed forces in the company’s cutting edge defence technologies and mission-critical solutions, it said.
“The JM-1 Loitering Munition has already proven its combat effectiveness, having been tactically utilised by the Indian Army for precision strike missions during Operation Sindoor,” the company said.
“Its successful employment in live operational conditions validated the system’s accuracy, reliability, and suitability for modern battlefield requirements, directly contributing to mission success in high-threat environments.”
Apart from JM-1, the Indian Army’s Special Forces also showcased the JF-2 Tactical ISR UAV as part of their tableau during the Republic Day parade.
The display of Johnnette Technologies publicly at the parade reflects “their operational relevance and frontline deployment status,” the company said.
“We are humbled and honoured to support the Indian Army through indigenously designed and manufactured combat systems,” Johnnette Technologies founder-chairman and chief executive officer Lieutenant Commander John Livingstone (Retd.) said.
“This successful delivery under the Emergency Procurement route reaffirms the trust placed in Johnnette Technologies by the armed forces and reinforces our commitment to Aatmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India),” Livingstone said.
“Our platforms are built with over 80% indigenous components and are 100% non-Chinese, ensuring secure and reliable capability for Indian defence.”
Johnnette Technologies is among a select group of Indian defence companies that demonstrated and proved unmanned system performance at extreme altitudes of up to 18,000 feet, enabling operations in some of the most challenging terrains.
The company also played a critical role during Operation Sindoor, showcasing its ability to rapidly support frontline forces in high-tempo operational environments.
Founded in 2014, Johnnette Technologies has developed advanced UAVs and loitering munitions for defence applications.
The company is actively developing long-range strategic combat drones and Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) UCAVs, further expanding India’s indigenous aerial combat capabilities.
