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Indian Army successfully tests Rudrastra
The Island
|June 16, 2025
The Indian Army has undertaken successful trials of indigenous Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) drones being developed for cross-border strikes to take down enemy artillery positions.
The trials have been conducted at the Pokhran ring range, with the drones demonstrating their ability to take down targets at a range of over 50 km.
Equipped with precision-guided warheads that can be used in an anti-personnel role, the drones can relay back live video and return to the launch position in automated mode.
This story is from the June 16, 2025 edition of The Island.
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