Indian Army Empowers Battalions With Indigenous Suicide Drones for Precision Strikes

National News: The Indian Army has now gone far beyond conventional warfare. The army of modern weapons equipped with technology has now included such deadly drones that do not let the enemy even know and become the cause of their destruction in a moment. One of them is SkyStriker. This drone, which wreaked havoc on terrorist hideouts in Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, is considered one of the most effective weapons of the Indian Army. This suicide drone with a range of 100 kilometers has changed the direction of modern warfare.

What is the Skystriker Drone?

'Skystriker' is a type of loitering munition, i.e., suicide drone, which is also called a kamikaze drone. It flies without any pilot and attacks the target at the right time while keeping an eye on it. This attack is so precise that the enemy does not even get a chance to recover.

100 km range

This drone is equipped with a warhead weighing 5 to 10 kg and can fly up to 100 km. Its electric propulsion system makes it extremely quiet, due to which it remains invisible to the enemy even when flying at low altitude. This is why it is extremely useful for secret operations.

It was used in Operation Sindoor

According to media reports, Skystriker was used to target terrorist hideouts in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (POK) during Operation Sindoor. This drone proved to be very effective in this operation and completely destroyed the enemy hideouts.

Death came from the air, not the drone

Although Skystriker is called a drone, its attack is like a missile. It attacks the target at a 'pinpoint,' due to which the possibility of collateral damage is also very low. Its ability to attack without making any noise makes it even more dangerous.

Other Suicide Drones of the Indian Army

Apart from the SkyStriker, the Indian Army’s arsenal includes several advanced loitering munitions. The Nagastra‑1, developed by Nagpur‑based Solar Industries, is a lightweight, man‑portable drone capable of executing precision attacks with ease. ZMotion Autonomous Systems, a private firm, has also successfully tested its sophisticated drones in the challenging terrain of Ladakh. Additionally, Tata Advanced Systems has produced the ALS‑50, a Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) drone that has already passed rigorous field trials at Pokhran, further strengthening India’s indigenous drone capabilities.

AI-powered drones for the future

The Indian Army is now moving rapidly towards AI-powered drones. Equipped with acoustic sensors, these modern drones automatically detect the enemy's position and can attack immediately. India's National Aerospace Laboratories are working on a 150 kg loitering munition that will be able to attack up to 900 kilometers away.

Flight of self-reliant India

India is now manufacturing more than 65% of its defense equipment domestically. Most of the drones are also being made using indigenous technology. Private companies are playing an important role in this direction, making India's defense capabilities stronger than ever. Now a special drone unit is deployed in every battalion of the army.