India’s push to develop indigenous airborne strike technology reached a new milestone as Kawa UAV’s Divyastra Mk3 loitering munition, powered by a jet engine from DG Propulsion, completed its maiden flight.
Conducted at a drone testing airstrip in Uttar Pradesh, the test began with the integrated system mounted on a moving vehicle.
After the vehicle reached the required speed, the loitering munition launched from the platform and transitioned into flight.
The engine reportedly met key performance requirements during the test and was deemed suitable for operational use on the loitering munition.
“We completed the flight test. For us, it is another validation of the resilience and reliability of the engines we are building at DG Propulsion,” the company stated.
“An indigenous jet engine powering an indigenous loitering munition. Jets belong in the air.”
Advancing India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat
Developed in just one year, the Divyastra Mk3 demonstrates the pace of India’s efforts to build indigenous unmanned strike technology.
It also supports Atmanirbhar Bharat, the country’s push to expand domestic defense manufacturing and reduce reliance on foreign suppliers.
“From programme inception to maiden flight in one calendar year. No imported jet engine.No foreign critical subsystem. Built in India. Flown in India,” the company added.
“DIVYAASTRA Mk3, Faster. Smarter. Uncompromising. This is more than a flight. This is Atmanirbhar Bharat in action.”
