{"id":13087,"date":"2026-06-02T12:32:02","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T07:02:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/current-affairs\/?p=13087"},"modified":"2026-06-02T12:35:14","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T07:05:14","slug":"indian-army-tests-divyastra-mk-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/current-affairs\/indian-army-tests-divyastra-mk-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Indian Army Successfully Tests Divyastra Mk-1 Loitering Munition"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A successful operational demonstration of Divyastra Mk-1 indigenous Loitering Munition (LoMa) was observed by the Indian Army in Jodhpur, marking a major step towards achieving India&#8217;s ambitious target of becoming &#8216;Aatmanirbharta&#8217; in the defense sector. Hoverit, an Indian startup company, is developing the &#8216;Make in India&#8217; Divyastra Mk-1 for Intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) &amp; Precision strike missions. The fully automated and sophisticated navigation, AI-based target recognition and swarming features make this a force multiplier for modern battlefield operations. The successful test underscores India&#8217;s emerging proficiency in unmanned combat systems (UCS) and bolsters its domestic defense manufacturing ecosystem.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Divyastra Mk-1 Loitering Munition: Key Features and Significance<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Successfully performed in front of senior Indian Army officers at the ex-Echo Tide Office auditorium in Jodhpur.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The technology has been developed by the Indian defence technology startup &#8211; \u2018Hoverit&#8217;.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Indigenous loitering munition for precision strike &amp; ISR missions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Supports independent navigation with the use of AI.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Adopts target detection\/recognition.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Swarm drone (SWAD) operation capability.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Can maintain definition of a target area before engaging that area.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The report for flight endurance is up to 5 hours.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Max range of 500 km.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Estimated Attack speed was between 300\u2013400 km\/h.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Can be quickly deployed by vehicle-mounted launch systems.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Proven manoeuvrability and launch from the field.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cost-effective alternative to imported systems.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Inspires India to become Self-reliant with Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It is expected to boost India&#8217;s short-range and medium-range striking capabilities in the fight for the nation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Previous Year Questions (PYQs)<\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Exam<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Year<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Question<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Options<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Answer<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">CDS<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2024<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What is a loitering munition commonly called?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(A) Cruise Missile (B) Kamikaze Drone (C) Ballistic Missile (D) SAM<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>(B) Kamikaze Drone<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">NDA<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2023<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">ISR in defence terminology stands for?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(A) Intelligence, Surveillance &amp; Reconnaissance (B) Internal Security Response (C) Integrated Strike Radar (D) Information Surveillance Radar<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>(A)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">AFCAT<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2024<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Which initiative promotes indigenous defence manufacturing in India?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(A) Startup India (B) Skill India (C) Make in India (D) Digital India<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>(C)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">CAPF<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2022<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Which technology enables autonomous target recognition in modern drones?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(A) AI (B) GPS (C) Sonar (D) Radar Reflector<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>(A)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">CDS<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2021<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Loitering munitions combine features of which two systems?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(A) Tank and Artillery (B) UAV and Missile (C) Fighter and Helicopter (D) Radar and Missile<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>(B)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/current-affairs\/pig-liver-kidney-transplant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">World\u2019s First Pig Liver and Kidney Transplant<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Conclusion: Why Divyastra Mk-1 Matters for India&#8217;s Defence Future<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The successful test of Divyastra Mk-1 is yet another sign of India&#8217;s fast development of indigenous drone and precision-strike capabilities. Loitering munitions combine the capabilities of surveillance, target acquisition and precision engagement that is the hallmark of modern warfare and weaponry, particularly in the use of unmanned systems. Driven by Artificial Intelligence, with long endurance, swarm capability and indigenous design, Divyastra Mk-1 is a valuable asset for the Indian Army. The platform further supports India&#8217;s overall initiative of minimising defence imports and boosting the indigenous manufacturing sector. As these systems continue to evolve and be adopted in India, the nation is making strides toward becoming a global power in advanced defence technologies and solutions for independent warfare.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>FAQ&#8217;s &#8211; Indian Army Successfully Tests Divyastra Mk-1<\/h3>\n<div class=\"cfaq-wrapper\" data-multiple=\"0\"><div class=\"cfaq-item cfaq-open\"><button class=\"cfaq-question\" aria-expanded=\"true\">What is Divyastra Mk-1?<span class=\"cfaq-icon\">&#8743;<\/span><\/button><div class=\"cfaq-answer\"><div class=\"cfaq-answer-inner\"><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-c6ea39a5-7fff-7f1f-60f5-b04e2d9c6835\"><p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;font-family: Arial, sans-serif;background-color: transparent;font-variant: normal;vertical-align: baseline;white-space: pre-wrap\">Divyastra Mk-1 is an indigenous loitering munition developed by Hoverit for surveillance and precision-strike missions<\/span><\/p><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cfaq-item\"><button class=\"cfaq-question\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Who developed Divyastra Mk-1?<span class=\"cfaq-icon\">&#8744;<\/span><\/button><div class=\"cfaq-answer\" hidden><div class=\"cfaq-answer-inner\"><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-78fc1ed6-7fff-062e-df83-281a7b04aba4\"><p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;font-family: Arial, sans-serif;background-color: transparent;font-variant: normal;vertical-align: baseline;white-space: pre-wrap\">It was developed by the Indian defence startup Hoverit.<\/span><\/p><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cfaq-item\"><button class=\"cfaq-question\" aria-expanded=\"false\">What is a loitering munition?<span class=\"cfaq-icon\">&#8744;<\/span><\/button><div class=\"cfaq-answer\" hidden><div class=\"cfaq-answer-inner\"><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-aba46b18-7fff-3d0b-c72e-fbecfcacafbb\"><p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;font-family: Arial, sans-serif;background-color: transparent;font-variant: normal;vertical-align: baseline;white-space: pre-wrap\">A loitering munition is a drone-like weapon that can hover over a target area and strike when required.<\/span><\/p><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cfaq-item\"><button class=\"cfaq-question\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Where was Divyastra Mk-1 tested?<span class=\"cfaq-icon\">&#8744;<\/span><\/button><div class=\"cfaq-answer\" hidden><div class=\"cfaq-answer-inner\"><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-a92ec158-7fff-6e5b-017a-da65c3f80dd6\"><p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;font-family: Arial, sans-serif;background-color: transparent;font-variant: normal;vertical-align: baseline;white-space: pre-wrap\">The operational demonstration was conducted in Jodhpur, Rajasthan.<\/span><\/p><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cfaq-item\"><button class=\"cfaq-question\" aria-expanded=\"false\">What is the operational range of Divyastra Mk-1?<span class=\"cfaq-icon\">&#8744;<\/span><\/button><div class=\"cfaq-answer\" hidden><div class=\"cfaq-answer-inner\"><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-5229a8c7-7fff-a1c6-4cf4-17e5b746c8f7\"><p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;font-family: Arial, sans-serif;background-color: transparent;font-variant: normal;vertical-align: baseline;white-space: pre-wrap\">It reportedly has an operational range of up to 500 km.<\/span><\/p><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A successful operational demonstration of Divyastra Mk-1 indigenous Loitering Munition (LoMa) was observed by the Indian Army in Jodhpur, marking a major step towards achieving India&#8217;s ambitious target of becoming &#8216;Aatmanirbharta&#8217; in the defense sector. 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