Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:25am on 22 May 2026,Friday Defence
India has successfully tested the Vayu Astra loitering munition developed by private company Nibe Limited. The system completed trials in mountain areas of Joshimath and desert regions of Pokhran. The drone can carry anti-tank and anti-personnel warheads up to 100 km. Unlike normal drones, it can stay in the air and wait for a target before attacking. It is controlled through a two-way communication link. The system can also be used for surveillance and later recovered with a parachute. Officials said the trials are still in the early stages. India also tested long-range rocket systems during the demonstration.
