Nibe Limited's Vayu Astra-1 Completes Successful High-Altitude Trials
Indigenous Vayu Astra-1 completes high-altitude trials in Uttarakhand, Pokhran
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Nibe Limited has successfully completed trials of its indigenous loitering munition system, Vayu Astra-1, in Uttarakhand and Rajasthan for the Indian Army. The system demonstrated high precision, striking targets at ranges of 100 km and endurance flying at altitudes over 14,000 feet, showcasing its operational capabilities.
- 01The Vayu Astra-1 loitering munition system struck its target at a range of 100 km with a Circular Error Probable (CEP) of less than one metre during trials.
- 02The munition is based on an Israeli-origin platform and has been adapted for Indian operational requirements.
- 03During the trials, the system demonstrated the ability to conduct an anti-armour night strike and successfully engaged targets with a CEP of two metres.
- 04High-altitude trials in Joshimath (Malari) confirmed the system's endurance flying capability for over 90 minutes at altitudes exceeding 14,000 feet.
- 05The trials also showcased the system's capability to hand over operational control from a Ground Control Station to a Forward Control Segment located 70 km away.
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Nibe Limited, a Pune-based defence technology firm, has successfully completed trials of its indigenous loitering munition system, Vayu Astra-1, for the Indian Army. The initial demonstrations took place at the Pokhran Range in Rajasthan on April 18-19, where the anti-personnel variant of the munition struck targets at a range of 100 km with a remarkable Circular Error Probable (CEP) of less than one metre. The system also showcased abort attack and reattack capabilities. Additionally, the team conducted an anti-armour night strike, successfully engaging a target within a CEP of two metres. Following these trials, high-altitude tests were carried out in Joshimath (Malari), Uttarakhand, on April 26-27, where the Vayu Astra-1 completed endurance flying for over 90 minutes at altitudes exceeding 14,000 feet. The system's ability to recover after mission completion allows for reuse in subsequent operations, enhancing its operational efficiency. Earlier, Nibe Limited had also conducted successful firing trials of its indigenous Suryastra rockets, further demonstrating its capabilities in defence technology.
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The successful trials of the Vayu Astra-1 enhance India's defence capabilities, particularly in high-altitude and anti-armour operations.
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