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Indian Army receives 106 jet-powered drones
NDTV··11 Jun
The Indian Army has received 106 made-in-India jet-powered kamikaze drones from SMPP, including 100 operational Peacekeeper (Agniveg) systems and six training units. The drones are designed for long-range precision strikes against high-value targets deep inside hostile territory.
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What It Means For You
- India's armed forces are adding more precision strike tools that are cheaper than many missile options.
- Made-in-India drone deliveries support domestic defence manufacturing and reduce dependence on imported systems.
- Electronic-warfare resistance matters because future battlefields will involve jamming, spoofing and contested communications.
What's Happening
- The Army received 100 operational Peacekeeper drones and six training systems.
- The drones can reportedly fly up to 450 kmph and operate around 180 km away.
- SMPP says it has offered an upgraded extended-range version for future procurement.
Loitering Munition Shift
- Kamikaze drones can search, loiter and strike targets, making them different from conventional artillery shells.
- Recent wars have shown that cheap precision drones can alter battlefield economics.
- Indigenous production can speed customisation for Indian terrain, doctrine and electronic warfare needs.
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