- Giving new impetus to self-reliance in India's defense technology, the Indian Army successfully conducted an operational demonstration of the indigenous tactical loitering munition, ‘Divyastra Mk-1’, in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, on June 1, 2026.
- Developed by Hoverit, a Lucknow-based defense technology startup, this advanced system stands as an exemplary instance of indigenous defense innovation.
- Approximately 95 percent indigenous components were utilized in its manufacturing process, thereby providing a strong foundation for the ‘Make in India’ initiative.
- ‘Divyastra Mk-1’ is a modern, AI-equipped tactical unmanned aerial system designed for missions such as intelligence gathering, surveillance, reconnaissance, and precision targeting.
- Developed with the challenges of the modern battlefield in mind, this system is capable of conducting long-range operations.
- Its key features include an operational range of up to 500 kilometers, an endurance of up to five hours of continuous flight, and a speed ranging from 300 to 400 kilometers per hour.
- Furthermore, it is capable of carrying a payload of up to 15 kilograms, which significantly enhances its strike capability and mission effectiveness.
- This achievement is regarded as a pivotal step toward empowering India's indigenous defense capabilities and attaining technological self-reliance aligned with future warfare requirements.
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