Indian Army receives indigenous Nagastra-2 loitering munition system

The Indian Army has received the Nagastra-2 anti-tank loitering munition system, an indigenously-developed drone platform produced by Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited, a Nagpur-based defence manufacturer.

The loitering munition, also known as a kamikaze or suicide drone, represents the latest iteration in India's growing arsenal of domestically-designed unmanned systems. The platform is designed to engage armoured targets and provide tactical flexibility in modern warfare scenarios.

Delivery of the system follows successful trial operations conducted in August 2026, which validated the platform's performance and operational readiness. These trials demonstrated the system's capability to meet Indian Army requirements for anti-tank warfare.

The induction of the Nagastra-2 underscores India's broader push toward defence manufacturing self-sufficiency and reducing dependence on foreign military systems. The development marks a milestone in India's unmanned systems technology sector, which has accelerated significantly in recent years.

Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited has emerged as a key player in India's indigenous defence innovation ecosystem, contributing to the government's broader Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative aimed at strengthening domestic defence production capabilities.