Expodefensa 2025 – Indumil unveils its Granada’s GADCI H.E., high‑precision 60 mm aerial grenade for UAVs
Indumil presented for the first time its controlled deployment Air GADCI H.E. grenade at ExpoDefensa 2025 in Bogotá, introducing a specialised aerial munition for unmanned platforms tailored to contemporary battlefield requirements. This marks a significant step in the evolution of precision drone-deployed ordnance for military use
The GADCI H.E. is engineered as a 60 mm high-explosive grenade built specifically for being carried and released from rotary or fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Its robust steel body is cast for optimised fragmentation while incorporating a stabilising tail section that enhances flight alignment and accuracy during vertical or angled deployment. The munition features an MID‑70 mechanical spool fuse devised under the MIL‑STD‑331D safety standard, which provides conditional arming and reduced sensitivity to shocks or vibration—key factors for aerial munitions. Internally, it contains 140 grams of TNT, ensuring reliable destructive effect against light vehicles, personnel, or fortified positions while remaining safely inert during transport and handling.
The overall mass and aerodynamic profiling of the grenade enable effective drop and deployment from small and medium-class drones, with the ability to integrate seamlessly with diverse UAVs carriage racks and electronic release mechanisms. Compatibility with NATO safety protocols is also assured, supporting routine force protection standards.
Conceived for both precision strikes and area saturation missions, the GADCI H.E. extends the operational capabilities of tactical drones in environments where rapid, flexible firepower is needed. Its programmable deployment options can be tailored to specific mission profiles, minimizing collateral damages and improving penetration into urban or contested zones. Scenarios include suppression of hostile forces, denial of access to defensive positions, support of area clearing, and disabling soft or lightly armoured vehicles.
The munition is ideal for integration in payload-to-platform demonstrations as well as real-world mission sets demanding scalable aerial firepower. At ExpoDefensa, the system was highlighted for its modular design, programmable fuse options, and reduced collateral impact, aligning with the requirements for safe carriage, reliability, and high lethality in modern unmanned warfare.
With the unveiling of the GADCI H.E., Indumil positions itself as a pioneer in the field of compact aerial munitions optimised for the new generation of military UAS. Its advanced safety mechanisms and flexible deployment options make it a benchmark for future developments in both national and export market segments, reflecting global trends in modular, drone-compatible air-to-ground weaponry.
Photos by J. Roukoz
