India Inducts Indigenous Nagastra-1 Kamikaze Drones for Enhanced Defense
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Induction of Nagastra-1 kamikaze drones by the Indian Army. |
| Developed By | Solar Industries, Nagpur, in collaboration with Economics Explosives Ltd (EEL) and Z-Motion Autonomous Systems Pvt Ltd, Bangalore. |
| Indigenous Content | Over 75% indigenous components. |
| Procurement | Indian Army procured 480 units under an emergency purchase agreement. |
| Initial Delivery | 120 drones delivered to the Ammunition Depot at Pulgaon. |
| Purpose | To address drone-related incidents along India's Northern borders. |
| Weight | 9 kilograms. |
| Endurance | 30 minutes. |
| Range | 15 km (man-in-loop mode), 30 km (autonomous mode). |
| Payload | 1-kilogram High Explosive Fragmenting Warhead, day/night surveillance cameras. |
| Accuracy | GPS-enabled precision with an accuracy of 2 meters. |
| Stealth Features | Low acoustic signature, difficult to detect at altitudes exceeding 200 meters. |
| Recovery | Parachute recovery for soft landing and potential reuse. |
| Significance | Enhances India's defense capabilities with advanced indigenous drone technology. |