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IG Defence Completes KAL Drone Trial

September 21, 2026

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Key Takeaways

IG Defence's KAL drone completes Pokhran trial.
KAL has a range of up to 1,000 km and 7-8 hours endurance.
Payload capacity is up to 50 kg.
KAL is part of IG Defence's GRID STRIKE portfolio.

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Strategic Implications

The successful trial of KAL may indicate India's growing capabilities in indigenous long-range unmanned systems, which could enhance its defense posture and potentially disrupt the global market for similar technologies. This development suggests a shift towards autonomous and precision-strike capabilities, which could have significant implications for future conflicts.

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What Happened

Indigenous Long-Range Attack Drone Demonstrates Precision Engagement

Noida-based defense technology company IG Defence has successfully completed a trial of its indigenous KAL long-range one-way attack drone at the Pokhran Field Firing Range in Rajasthan. The KAL drone is designed for precision engagement of designated targets and has a range of up to 1,000 km, an endurance of 7-8 hours, and a payload capacity of up to 50 kg. The trial validated the integration of KAL’s airframe, propulsion, avionics, navigation, and mission systems, according to the company. This development was first reported by ETManufacturing.

Source | Originally Published: September 21, 2026

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