SkyStriker a big hit at Yudh Abhyas 2026: Inside India's precision loitering munition
The Indian Army successfully demonstrated the SkyStriker loitering munition during the Yudh Abhyas 2026 joint exercise with the US. The system, manufactured in India, is designed for precision strikes and surveillance in modern combat environments.
Why it matters
The deployment underscores the increasing reliance on indigenous autonomous defense technology and the strengthening of military interoperability between India and the US.
The SkyStriker loitering munition carried out a precision strike at the Mahajan Field Firing Range during the ongoing India-US military exercise Yudh Abhyas 2026, demonstrating the system's ability to detect, engage and accurately hit designated targets in a realistic operational setting.The Indian Army's demonstration highlighted the growing role of indigenous defence technology, unmanned systems and precision-strike capabilities in modern warfare, according to news agency ANI.Yudh Abhyas 2026 is focused on enhancing interoperability between Indian and US forces, with troops training alongside drones, autonomous systems and other emerging battlefield technologies.
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