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Rudrastra VTOL Combat Drone Tested by Indian Army

13 June 20251 min read
DEFENCE & SECURITYRudrastra VTOLCombat DroneTested by IndianArmy13 June 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

The Army carried out successful trials of home-built VTOL drones, a step up in India’s drone warfare capability.

Key facts

  • Drone: Rudrastra, made by SDAL; tested June 12, 2025.
  • Range: maximum 170 km; endurance about 1.5 hours including loiter.
  • Warhead: airburst munition for wide-area effect; precision-guided options for anti-personnel and infrastructure targets.
  • Systems: live video relay, real-time surveillance, autonomous navigation.

Exam angle

  • Type: indigenous VTOL UAV; user: Indian Army.

Test yourself

1. What is the maximum range of the Rudrastra VTOL drone tested by the Indian Army?

Rudrastra's maximum range is stated as 170 km.

2. Which type of warhead does the Rudrastra drone carry?

It carries an airburst munition with wide-area effect from altitude.

3. On which date was the Rudrastra drone tested in 2025?

The indigenous combat drone was tested on June 12, 2025.

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