Big boost for army as India plans to develop suicide drone with range of 900 km, check its Pinaka connection, bad news for China, Pakistan due to...
India's long-range hitting capabilities: In a significant development strengthening India's long-range hitting capabilities, India, under the leadership of PM Modi is developing a long-range suicide drone with a range of over 900 km for precision strikes deep into enemy territory. In the recent Make In India push, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL) had invited technical and commercial bids from several companies.
As a part of the process Solar Industries, the companies associated with Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher system scored 80.30, outperforming others like Bharat Dynamics (78.62), Rafael MFHB (76.78), and Bharat Electronics (73.43). Therefore, CSIR-NAL will now proceed with a joint collaboration with the company to develop the drone. Why Indian Army wants suicide drone?
Notably, the Indian Army and Air Force have shown strong interest in acquiring large numbers of these drones to bolster their offensive and defensive capabilities and with this step, the dream is going to come true. How will India use kamikaze-style drones?
These kamikaze-style drones will carry explosives and use advanced targeting to hit high-value targets, with the Army and Air Force showing strong interest. Deployment is expected in the coming years to boost India's defense capabilities. PM Modi inaugurated Solar Defence and Aerospace's Loitering Munition Test Range
In another related development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Loitering Munition Test Range of Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited, which is supplying the Nagastra-1 'suicide drone' and key components of the Pinaka Multiple Launch Rocket System to the Indian Army, in Nagpur.
'I visited the Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited facility in Nagpur and inaugurated the Loitering Munition Test Range. This will significantly boost self-reliance in the defence sector,' PM Modi said in a post on X.
The agreement, formalised during the World Economic Forum in Davos, envisages a project, with an investment of approximately Rs 12,700 crore, will focus on expanding production capabilities in critical defence products such as drones, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), counter-drone systems, energetic materials, and next-generation explosives.
(With inputs from agencies)
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
&w=3840&q=100)
Business Standard
28 minutes ago
- Business Standard
Cabinet clears ₹24,000 cr for PM Dhan Dhaanya Yojana to boost farm output
The Union Cabinet today cleared the Pradhan Mantri Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY), which seeks to raise the agricultural profile of 100 selected districts with an annual outlay of Rs 24,000 crore, to be provided through convergence of existing schemes. At least one district will be selected from each state for the scheme, with the aim of bringing their crop yields, credit penetration, and other metrics up to national levels. There will be no additional allocation for PMDDKY; funds for the programme will be provided through convergence of 36 existing schemes spread across 11 ministries. These include schemes from the ministries of agriculture, food, animal husbandry, dairying and fisheries, finance, rural development, cooperation, and irrigation, among others. The programme has been modelled on the lines of the aspirational districts programme of NITI Aayog and was announced in the 2025–26 Union Budget. Detailing the programme, Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw said the basic objective is to enhance agricultural productivity, increase adoption of crop diversification, augment post-harvest storage at panchayat and block levels, and facilitate the availability of long-term and short-term credit. Vaishnaw said the 100-odd districts will be selected on the basis of three major criteria: low crop productivity, moderate crop density, and below-average credit penetration. He said each selected district will devise a district-wise agriculture and allied activities plan. The plan will be prepared by a committee under the District Collector. The panel will also undertake extensive consultation, understand the cropping pattern and allied activities under the agro-climatic conditions. There will be committees at the state level and a national-level monitoring committee to oversee the programme. NITI Aayog will provide overall guidance and handholding for the scheme, while Central and state agriculture universities will be assigned to each district as technical knowledge partners. 'State governments will be equal partners in the programme,' said Vaishnaw. NITI Aayog would also rank the districts based on their performance, as it does under the aspirational districts programme.
&w=3840&q=100)
Business Standard
28 minutes ago
- Business Standard
Sonos launches portable Move 2 speakers in India with stereo sound: Details
Priced at Rs 49,999, Sonos Move 2 speakers offer stereo sound experience, audio streaming over Bluetooth and WiFi, as well as a replaceable battery New Delhi US-based audio brand Sonos has launched its new portable speaker – Move 2 in India. The new Sonos Move 2 speaker brings stereo sound and is said to offer up to 24 hours of battery life. Additionally, the speaker offers flexibility in connectivity with support for both Bluetooth and WiFi streaming. The company claims that the Move 2 speaker is made for every setting — from living rooms and balconies to weekend getaways and open-air adventures. Sonos Move 2 : Price and availability Sonos Move 2: Key features Sonos said that the Move 2 speaker features a completely overhauled acoustic architecture compared to its predecessor. This includes dual tweeters for stereo sound and crisp vocals. This is complimented by a precision-tuned woofer that the company said offers deep, dynamic bass even outdoors. With automatic Trueplay tuning, it adjusts the sound based on the listener's surroundings. Additionally, Sonos Move 2 speaker features the same intuitive user interface as of the Sonos Era lineup including the volume slider for simple control. For connectivity Sonos Move 2 offers concurrent Bluetooth and WiFi streaming support. Additionally, the speakers can be grouped with other Sonos systems to offer a more immersive experience. The speaker also features a USB-C port that not only facilitates charging but also offers reverse charging capabilities for charging your smartphone or other accessory. Coming to the battery life, Sonos claims that the speakers can deliver up to 24 hours of play time on a single charge. Sonos Move 2 is rated IP56 for resistance against dust and water. The company said that it features a design that can withstand accidental drops, splashes, rain, and dust. The speaker also includes a replaceable battery to extend the product life.
Time of India
28 minutes ago
- Time of India
SBI board approves up to Rs 20,000 crore bond issue under Basel III norms
Synopsis SBI bond issue: State Bank of India has received board approval to raise up to Rs 20,000 crore via Basel III-compliant tier-II and additional tier-I bonds from domestic investors in FY26.
