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India’s indigenous Kaal Bhairav drone won a silver medal at the 23rd International Exhibition of Innovations 2025 in Zagreb, Croatia. The shows that Made-in-India defence technology is now competing with some of the world’s best.
India is announcing itself as a strong player in cutting-edge defence technology, armed with a fully indigenous AI-powered combat drone that can go toe-to-toe with anything Western nations produce.
The Kaal Bhairav E2A2 is India's first AI-driven Medium Altitude Long Endurance autonomous combat aircraft. Built completely by the Indian defence company Flying Wedge Defence and Aerospace, this drone represents a massive breakthrough in India's military technology capabilities. This drone can fly for 30 hours straight and cover a distance of 3,000 km. Its onboard systems manage mission planning, targeting and coordinated swarm actions independently.
Built For Future Warfare
This drone is good because it’s extremely adaptable. Its smart onboard systems and multi-sensor setup allow it to strike from more than one direction with precision. Even if foes try to jam its signals, a common tactic that forces drones to land, it can fly and complete its mission.
Its modular design makes it worthwhile in various roles, including precise attacks, electronic warfare, wide-area maritime surveillance and real-time information sharing on the battlefield.
Most prominently, it provides India with a fully homegrown, affordable option compared to the costly foreign drones. India has clearly entered the global drone race with confidence.
'Made In India, For the World'
After winning silver, Flying Wedge CEO Suhas Tejaskanda said, "This victory proves India's technological strength. Our goal is clear: Made in India, for the world."
He stressed why this matters strategically: "India must build its own weapons and technology to end foreign dependency. Kaal Bhairav represents completely Indian design, manufacturing, and AI innovation. This strengthens Atmanirbhar Bharat."
A New Defence Powerhouse Emerges
The Croatia silver medal isn't just an acknowledgement; it's an authentication from the international community. Countries worldwide are reassessing India's tech capabilities. The defence export market, long controlled by the US, Russia and China, now has a formidable new competitor. India has entered the global drone market.
Source: Zee News
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