Indian Army Introduces Indigenous Kamikaze Drones and Precision Munitions
Indian Army gets indigenous FPV kamikaze drones, UAV-launched precision munitions
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The Indian Army has acquired two indigenous combat systems, the UAV-Launched Precision Guided Munition (ULPGM) and the AGNIKAA VTOL-1 kamikaze drone, under Emergency Procurement. These systems are designed for high-altitude operations and electronic warfare, enhancing India's combat capabilities.
- 01The Indian Army received two new indigenous systems: ULPGM and AGNIKAA VTOL-1.
- 02ULPGM is India's first indigenous loitering munition, effective in GPS-denied environments.
- 03AGNIKAA VTOL-1 is a kamikaze drone designed for urban and open battlefield operations.
- 04Both systems underwent successful trials, validating their operational readiness.
- 05These advancements enhance India's military capabilities in electronic warfare.
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The Indian Army has officially received two new indigenous combat systems, the UAV-Launched Precision Guided Munition (ULPGM) and the AGNIKAA VTOL-1 First-Person View (FPV) Kamikaze Drone, as part of an Emergency Procurement initiative. The ULPGM, co-developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and AdDefence & Aerospace, marks India's first indigenous loitering munition. It features an Imaging Infrared (IIR) seeker, can be launched from UAVs, and targets both stationary and moving objects with a strike range of 2.5 kilometres. The ULPGM operates effectively in all weather conditions and can function in GPS-denied environments due to its anti-jamming capabilities. It carries a two-kg warhead and boasts an accuracy of one metre Circular Error Probable (CEP).
The AGNIKAA VTOL-1, described as India's first FPV kamikaze drone, is designed for precision strikes in urban warfare and can operate in challenging environments. It has a range of five kilometres, an endurance of 30 minutes, and a top speed of 60 km/h. The drone's lethality radius against human targets is five metres, and it includes multiple safety features to ensure operational reliability. Both systems have successfully completed high-altitude and electronic warfare trials, confirming their readiness for deployment.
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These indigenous systems enhance the Indian Army's capabilities in modern warfare, particularly in electronic combat and precision strikes.
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