JM-1 loiter munitions (File Photo)
New Delhi: Private-sector unmanned systems manufacturer Johnnette Technologies has delivered the third batch of its indigenously developed JM-1 loitering munitions to the Indian Army under a contract awarded through the Emergency Procurement (EP) route.
To date, the company has supplied more than 1,000 drones of various categories to the Indian Army, all of which are deployed for operational use.
“The repeat orders and expanding induction of Johnnette systems reflect the growing confidence and trust of the Indian Armed Forces in the company’s cutting-edge defence technologies and mission-critical solutions,” the company said in a statement.
Commenting on the milestone, Lt Cdr John Livingstone (Retd.), Founder, Chairman and CEO of Johnnette Technologies, said, “We are humbled and honoured to support the Indian Army with indigenously designed and manufactured combat systems. This successful delivery under the Emergency Procurement route reaffirms the trust placed in Johnnette Technologies by the Armed Forces and reinforces our commitment to Atmanirbhar Bharat.”
He added that the company’s platforms incorporate over 80 per cent indigenous components and are entirely non-Chinese in origin, ensuring secure and reliable capabilities for India’s defence forces.
According to the company, the JM-1 loitering munition has already demonstrated its combat effectiveness, having been tactically employed by the Indian Army for precision-strike missions during Operation Sindoor.
“The system’s successful use in live operational conditions validated its accuracy, reliability and suitability for modern battlefield requirements, directly contributing to mission success in high-threat environments,” the statement noted.
Johnnette Technologies’ platforms, including the JM-1 loitering munition and the JF-2 tactical ISR UAV – were also showcased alongside Indian Army Special Forces contingents during the 77th Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path, underscoring their operational relevance and frontline deployment status.
The company further stated that it is among a select group of Indian defence firms to have successfully demonstrated unmanned system performance at extreme altitudes of up to 18,000 feet, enabling operations in some of the country’s most challenging terrains.
