EEL Nagastra
The most recent one is Nagastra series of Loitering Munition. EEL - a subsidiary of Solar Industries has also launched its Nagastra series of loitering munitions, namely: Nagastra1, Nagastra2 and Nagastra3. The Nagastra1 has recently completed its user trial with indian army. It has more than 80% indigenous content and can carry 1.5kg warhead to a range of 15km. Nagastra2 & Nagastra3 has also been tested in Ladakh in March 2022.
Nagastra 2 is a Tube or a catapult launched Loiter Munition (LM-1) that can deliver a 4 kg explosive warhead up to a range up to 25 km. It will be a man-portable system (in backpacks) with a total all-up-weight of only 20 kg which includes communication control, payload and launch mechanisms.
Nagastra 3 is a Vehicle mounted tube / cassette launched Loiter Munition (LM-2) that can carry 5-10 kg warheads to a range of 40-100 This will be a rugged and mobile system where in six LM2, launcher, generator, UPS, and other support equipment can be accommodated in a 1 T class of vehicle. This variant can be gainfully utilised by the Operational Commanders to shape the battlefield and can be a game changer.
WB electronics - Warmate
The Indian Army has also procured 100s of polish Warmate UAV loitering munitions. The WARMATE constitutes a good alternative for anti-tank guided missiles with its capability to operate in a significantly larger radius, allowing comfortable detection and observation of the potential target. Optionally the system can be equipped with a laser-seeking warhead. It can carry a Thermobaric or High Explosive type warhead. It has Operational range of 30km and speed of 80kmph. The WARMATE in combat configuration is an expendable solution. In the observation configuration the UAV can be recovered and reused. The WARMATE is a fully autonomous solution allowing real-time operation of airborne warfare, using the video feed received from its surveillance subsystem.
Elbit Skystriker
The Indian Army has procured more than 100 units of SkyStriker from Israel’s Elbit systems worth Rs 100 crore. SkyStriker is a fully autonomous UAS that can locate, acquire and strike operator-designated targets with a 5kg warhead installed inside the fuselage, enabling high-precision performance. It can reach a target area located 20 km away within 10 minutes. It has dual seeker with day & night capability. The UAS’ electric propulsion offers a minimal acoustic signature, allowing covert operations at low altitude operations. It can also carry armour piercing munition to destroys tanks. It has 360 degree attack capability.
Z motion - TRINETRA
Z-motion Trinetra is indigenously developed loitering ammunition which can be launched by hand. It can loter over the target with precision attack capability. If the mission is aborted the system can be recovered using parachute and reused. It has operational range of 15km with fire and forget capability. The warhead can be detonated on impact as well as in proximity. It can be guided via GPS and E/O sensors. It has cruise speed of nearly 72kmph. It has an endurance of 1hrs, total weight of 5.5kg and can carry warhead of 1kg. Interestingly, the SOLAR industries has 45 stake in Z Motion pvt. Ltd.
TASL - ALS 50
TASL is another indigenous loitering munition, capable of operating from difficult terrain and high altitude areas. Developed by TATA Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), the autonomous system will soon be inducted into the armed forces. The ALS 50 can take off like a quadcopter and transitions into fixed wing mode during flight for long distance travel. It has demonstrated its ability to operate from high altitude areas during tests in Ladakh as well as in the hot desert of Pokhran. It has payload capacity of 23kg. The drone seems to have 4 electric rotors & one piston engine of 37hp. It has a range of 1000km, top speed 190km/hr & endurance 6 hrs.
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