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India tests indigenous jet-powered Divyastra Mk3 loitering munition

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India successfully tested the indigenous jet-powered Divyastra Mk3 loitering munition.

Why it matters

Demonstrates India's progress in domestic strike drone capability and reduced reliance on foreign propulsion.

Kawa UAV Pvt. Ltd. (HoverIt) conducted the maiden flight of the Divyastra Mk3, India’s first indigenous jet-powered loitering munition, on 11 August 2026. The system is powered by an indigenous jet engine from DG Propulsion, marking a significant step in India’s domestic strike drone capability and reducing reliance on foreign propulsion systems.

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    #India Kawa UAV Pvt. Ltd. (HoverIt) successfully conducted the maiden flight of the Divyastra Mk3, India's first indigenous jet-powered loitering munition, on August 11, 2026. The system is powered by an indigenous jet engine developed by DG Propulsion. Subscribe to @OSINTdefende

NamedKawa UAV Pvt. Ltd.Divyastra Mk3DG PropulsionTopicsdronesmanufacturing

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Robot War (2026). India tests indigenous jet-powered Divyastra Mk3 loitering munition. Hetzner OSINT, 16 August 2026. https://robotwar.io/osint-hetzner/2026-08-16--india-tests-indigenous-jet-powered-divyastra-mk3-loitering-munition/

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  author = {Robot War},
  howpublished = {\url{https://robotwar.io/osint-hetzner/2026-08-16--india-tests-indigenous-jet-powered-divyastra-mk3-loitering-munition/}},
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