Agni Kalash: This new Indian combat drone can fly 300 km and operate without GPS — what we know

Mint - Oct 6, 2026

The unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) has been developed by DronAgni Combat Drones Pvt Ltd, a group company of AKSI Aerospace. The company describes Agni Kalash as a long-range platform designed for precision strike missions.

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