SDAL Tests Rudrastra UAV and Bhargavastra Defence System
16 Jun 2025
2 Min Read
CW Team
Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited (SDAL) has successfully completed a key flight test of its indigenous Hybrid VTOL UAV Rudrastra at the Pokharan Firing Range, aligning with Indian Army performance benchmarks for mission adaptability, high endurance, precision engagement, and vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) capability.
The trial marks a notable achievement in India鈥檚 Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative, underscoring advancements in home-grown military technology. The Rudrastra UAV demonstrated a mission radius exceeding 50 km with uninterrupted video relay, a total operational range of over 170 km, and an endurance of around 1.5 hours, including time spent hovering over the target.
A significant feature was the successful deployment of a precision-guided anti-personnel warhead, which produced a low-altitude airburst with wide-area impact. Dropped from a medium altitude, the munition met tactical standards, showcasing the UAV鈥檚 real-time targeting accuracy and operational flexibility.
Separately, in May, SDAL also developed the 鈥楤hargavastra鈥� Counter Drone System, designed for hard kill response against hostile drones. The system, equipped with unguided micro rockets, underwent extensive testing at the Seaward Firing Range in Gopalpur, meeting all performance goals.
Bhargavastra is capable of neutralising incoming drones within a 2.5 km range and creates a 20-metre lethal radius upon impact. Optimised for deployment across diverse and high-altitude terrains鈥攁bove 5,000 metres鈥攖he system is tailored to suit operational demands of India鈥檚 armed forces.
Both Rudrastra and Bhargavastra reinforce India鈥檚 push toward self-reliant defence manufacturing under the 鈥楳ake in India鈥� framework, adding robust capabilities to the nation鈥檚 evolving defence ecosystem.
Image source:https://www.cnbctv18.com/
Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited (SDAL) has successfully completed a key flight test of its indigenous Hybrid VTOL UAV Rudrastra at the Pokharan Firing Range, aligning with Indian Army performance benchmarks for mission adaptability, high endurance, precision engagement, and vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) capability.The trial marks a notable achievement in India鈥檚 Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative, underscoring advancements in home-grown military technology. The Rudrastra UAV demonstrated a mission radius exceeding 50 km with uninterrupted video relay, a total operational range of over 170 km, and an endurance of around 1.5 hours, including time spent hovering over the target.A significant feature was the successful deployment of a precision-guided anti-personnel warhead, which produced a low-altitude airburst with wide-area impact. Dropped from a medium altitude, the munition met tactical standards, showcasing the UAV鈥檚 real-time targeting accuracy and operational flexibility.Separately, in May, SDAL also developed the 鈥楤hargavastra鈥� Counter Drone System, designed for hard kill response against hostile drones. The system, equipped with unguided micro rockets, underwent extensive testing at the Seaward Firing Range in Gopalpur, meeting all performance goals.Bhargavastra is capable of neutralising incoming drones within a 2.5 km range and creates a 20-metre lethal radius upon impact. Optimised for deployment across diverse and high-altitude terrains鈥攁bove 5,000 metres鈥攖he system is tailored to suit operational demands of India鈥檚 armed forces.Both Rudrastra and Bhargavastra reinforce India鈥檚 push toward self-reliant defence manufacturing under the 鈥楳ake in India鈥� framework, adding robust capabilities to the nation鈥檚 evolving defence ecosystem.Image source:https://www.cnbctv18.com/
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