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Three times faster, harder to intercept: Army sets sights on 540 jet-powered kamikaze drones

Headline via The Times of India · first report 13 Nov, 14:19 IST, latest 13 Nov, 14:19 IST

INS Vikrant and INS Vikramaditya on exercise
Representational image · INS Vikrant and INS Vikramaditya on exercise · Indian Navy / Wikimedia Commons, GODL-India

What we know

So far only The Times of India has reported this (13 Nov, 14:19 IST). It will be marked Verified when a second, independent news organisation reports it. Rational Times has not independently confirmed the details: read each report through the links below.

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First report13 Nov, 14:19 IST
Latest report13 Nov, 14:19 IST
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The Indian Army will initiate field trials for indigenous jet-powered kamikaze drones at Pokhran. This program represents an investment of approximately Rs 2,000 crore, indicating a significant military advancement. A total of 540 units are planned for…

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