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Successful Test Flight of 'Divyastra Mk3' Unmanned Drone
- Kawa UAV Pvt. Ltd. has announced the successful test flight of the 'Divyastra Mk3,' an indigenous, next-generation, jet-powered loitering munition.
- The company stated that this system classified as a loitering munition capable of searching for targets, loitering over a specific area, and executing precision strikes was designed and developed entirely in India.
- The indigenous development of a jet-powered precision strike system is viewed as a significant advancement in the defense technology sector. Amidst growing efforts to develop advanced unmanned aerial vehicles and precision strike technologies domestically, the successful test of the Divyastra Mk3 highlights the contribution of private companies and India's indigenous technological capabilities within the defense sector.
