In what comes a shot in the arm for India's indigenous defence technology capabilities, Hoverit, a defence tech company focused on developing advanced drone systems, has successfully demonstrated its tactical loitering munition platform, Divyastra Mk-1.
The demonstration took place in Jodhpur in the presence of senior Indian Army officials, according to news agency ANI.
During the trial, the Divyastra Mk-1 was launched multiple times from a vehicle-mounted mobile launcher, highlighting its ability to be deployed quickly and operate effectively in battlefield conditions.
The demonstration also validated the drone's capability to carry out intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) missions in operational environments.
The Divyastra Mk-1 is an indigenously developed tactical UAV designed for surveillance, reconnaissance and precision strike missions. It has an operational range of up to 500 km and can remain airborne for up to five hours, enabling long-duration monitoring and target acquisition missions.
It has an attack speed between 300 and 400 kmph.
The platform can be equipped with electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) sensors, communication relay systems and different warhead configurations, allowing it to perform a wide range of mission requirements with flexibility.
The Divyastra Mk-1 can carry a payload of up to 15 kg and is designed to deliver precision strikes against identified targets.
The drone is intended for a range of missions, including tactical strike operations, long-duration surveillance, target tracking and loitering missions. It can also be used in decoy roles to confuse or distract enemy defences.
