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India tests long-range one-way attack drone at Pokhran

Original: INDIA TESTS LONG-RANGE KAMIKAZE DRONE The KAL one-way attack drone has reportedly completed its first trial at the Pokhr

India has reportedly carried out the first trial of a long-range one-way attack drone, developed under the KAL programme, at the Pokhran test range. The loitering munition is said to have a range of around 1,000 km and carry a 50 kg warhead, giving India a capability for precision strikes deep into hostile territory. Defence watchers are discussing what the test means for India's strike options and regional military balance.

Why now: News of a successful first trial of a new 1,000 km-range kamikaze drone is drawing attention to India's expanding precision-strike arsenal.

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