Vayu Astra-1 completes successful trials in Pokhran; sets the stage for enhanced battlefield capabilities

India has marked a pivotal moment in its defence strategy with Nibe Limited’s triumphant test of the ground-breaking ‘Vayu Astra-1’ loitering munition system at Pokhran. The system’s impressive 100km strike capability with sub-meter precision, demonstrated by its successful night operation against an anti-armour target, reveals a new chapter in indigenous defence production.