What is Rudrastra? India's deadly VTOL drone that can loiter, lock, and eliminate from 50 km away
India's Rudrastra, a homegrown VTOL drone, has been successfully tested by the Indian Army, marking a significant advancement in battlefield technology. Developed by Solar Aerospace and Defence Limited, this drone can perform precision strikes across borders without endangering soldiers.
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Imagine a drone that lifts off vertically like a helicopter, flies long distances like a jet, locks onto enemy positions deep across the border, and then returns home, all on its own. That's Rudrastra , India's latest homegrown battlefield tech marvel, successfully tested by the Indian Army With the battlefield becoming smarter and deadlier, Rudrastra marks a turning point in how India plans to strike enemies from a safe distance, no boots on the ground, just precision from the skies.The Indian Army has successfully tested Rudrastra, a fully indigenous drone with vertical takeoff and landing ( VTOL ) capability, designed to carry out precision strikes across the border without risking soldiers' lives.Rudrastra is a hybrid VTOL drone developed by Solar Aerospace and Defence Limited (SDAL). It can not only take off like a helicopter but also cruise like an aircraft, making it versatile and hard to spot. The drone is equipped with smart warheads meant for anti-personnel roles, meaning it can target enemy soldiers and positions with high accuracy.The drone can hit targets more than 50 km away. In tests at the Pokhran range, it demonstrated a full range of 170 km and stayed in the air for nearly 90 minutes, relaying real-time video and returning on its own. It even dropped an airburst munition that exploded low to the ground, damaging a wide area, perfect for enemy camps or artillery.It's meant for deep strikes, think enemy artillery guns or terrorist hideouts well inside hostile territory. The drone can quietly sneak in, strike, and return, all without risking lives. It gives the Army a powerful 'stand-off weapon' that works from a safe distance.The Army is now planning to buy these drones in large numbers. Indigenous drone makers have been asked to show off their tech as India moves to build a drone force fit for future wars. With threats constantly evolving, unmanned systems like Rudrastra could become a frontline weapon in both defence and counterterror ops.Inputs from ET Bureau
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