During Expodefensa 2025 in Bogota, Colombian state-owned manufacturer Indumil publicly unveiled its GADCI air-delivered grenade and the associated SLAGA deployment pod, a tandem system conceived from the outset for use on unmanned aerial systems (UAS). In a context where armed forces worldwide are adapting commercial and military drones to deliver munitions, this new solution illustrates Colombia’s ambition to structure its own response to the growing role of robotics on the battlefield. By combining an aerially deployed grenade with a lightweight carbon-fiber carrier, Indumil seeks to provide the Colombian armed forces with a rapid-reaction asset tailored to regional operational realities. The system’s presentation is particularly relevant for militaries looking for scalable, low-signature strike options that remain under tight human control. Read Full Defense News At This Link.
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| Colombia’s Indumil positions the GADCI and SLAGA as a concrete response to the tactical and strategic questions raised by the militarisation of drones (Picture Source: Army Recognition) |