Indian Army Receives First Batch of Indigenous Nagastra-2 Loitering Munitions

The Indian Army has reportedly received the first batch of indigenous Nagastra-2 anti-armour loitering munitions following the successful completion of technical trials at the Mahajan Field Firing Range. The development marks another step in India’s efforts to strengthen domestic defence manufacturing and enhance battlefield capabilities.Loitering munitions are unmanned aerial systems designed to remain airborne over an area, identify or track potential targets and engage them when required. Systems designed for anti-armour roles can provide forces with additional options against armoured vehicles and other battlefield targets.The Nagastra-2 programme reflects the growing role of indigenous technology in modernising the Indian Army and reducing dependence on foreign defence equipment. Successful trials are an important stage in assessing a system’s performance and operational suitability.The reported delivery could support the Army’s efforts to expand its precision-strike capabilities as warfare increasingly incorporates unmanned systems. However, specific details regarding the quantity delivered, technical specifications and operational deployment were not independently confirmed in the information provided.