Indian Army Successfully Tests Indigenous Rudrastra VTOL Drone
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Indian Army successfully trials Rudrastra VTOL UAV |
| Developed by | Solar Aerospace and Defence Limited (SDAL) |
| Trial Location | Pokhran firing range |
| Key Capabilities | - Range: 170 km (including loitering time) |
| - Endurance: 1.5 hours | |
| - Warhead: Airburst munitions for anti-personnel roles | |
| - Strike Mechanism: High-altitude deployment | |
| - Autonomous Features: Real-time video relay, automated return | |
| Operational Range | Up to 50 km (demonstrated in trials) |
| Strategic Targets | Enemy artillery, terrorist camps, infiltration launch pads |
| Stand-off Capability | Up to 100 km inside enemy territory |
| Make-in-India Initiative | Part of indigenous defence technology push |
| Broader Objectives | Modernize battlefield tech, enhance surveillance, prepare for AI-driven warfare |