How Will Nagastra-1 Drones Impact Indian Army Operations?

June 15, 2024

The Indian Army just got its first batch of Nagastra-1, an advanced type of suicide drone that can be carried by a person and can carry out precise hits. Soldiers are less likely to get hurt because these drones can accurately target enemy camps.

Development and Features

The Solar Industries in Nagpur worked on Nagastra-1 through their company, Economics Explosives Ltd (EEL). Out of an order for 480 drones, only 120 have been released so far, after going through strict checks before they were sent. Nagastra-1 is carefully designed to neutralize threats successfully. Its kamikaze mode, which ensures GPS-guided accuracy with an accuracy margin of up to 2 meters, makes it stand out. It has a 1 kg high-explosive charge, enough to hit threats with soft skin without needing a big payload.

Innovative Technology and Design

One amazing thing about Nagastra-1 is that it can end missions early if needed, which makes it more flexible in times of war. The drone can also do monitoring during the day and at night, making it even more useful in various operational situations. Even better, its electric motor system is made to make little noise, so it can stay hidden at great heights without being seen.

Cost Efficiency and Local Production

With more than 75% indigenous parts, Nagastra-1 lowers India’s reliance on foreign military technology, which is in line with the country’s larger efforts to make its defense industry more indigenous. This method of local development not only helps local businesses, but it also saves a lot of money compared to buying things from other countries. Drones with similar features have been used in ongoing foreign conflicts, like the war between Russia and Ukraine. The Nagastra-1 is different from other drones around the world because it can abort missions and reuse potential through its parachute recovery system. This gives it tactical and logistical benefits.

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