New Delhi. India has successfully tested loitering ammunition 'Divyastra MK3'. Divyastra MK3 loitering drone has been manufactured by Kava UAV Pvt. Ltd. Divyastra MK3 drone has a jet engine. Because of which its speed is quite fast. This drone has been designed to quickly reach the enemy base and destroy it. The Indian Army already has many models of loitering drones, but this is the first drone fitted with a jet engine. Attack drone with jet engine will prove to be a big headache for Pakistan and China.
#WATCH | Kawa UAV Pvt. Ltd. (HoverIt) conducts a successful flight of the Divyastra Mk3 — a next-generation, jet-powered loitering munition developed in India.
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Kava UAV Private Limited, the manufacturer of Divyastra MK3 drone, has informed that it is of the next generation. This drone has been made completely with Indian components. It can launch precise attacks on pre-determined targets. This drone is fitted in a vehicle like jeep. The vehicle on which Divyastra MK3 is mounted is driven at some distance at high speed. After which the loitering drone separates from it and takes off. Kava has said that this is not just a test flight. This is an announcement to show capability.
According to the company, the successful flight of Divyastra MK3 proves that such drones can be designed and sent from within their borders to destroy enemy targets. For the first time in India, an attack drone that flies with a jet engine has been developed. Which also shows the self-reliance of the country. During Operation Sindoor, all the attack drones of India were destroyed of terrorists and army bases in Pakistan. The advantage of attacking with drones is that along with causing huge damage to the enemy, there is less danger to the pilots and fighter planes. Loitering drones like Divyastra can fly in large numbers simultaneously. Because of which it is difficult for the enemy to destroy everyone.