NEW DELHI: The SkyStriker loitering munition successfully executed a precision strike at the Mahajan Field Firing Range during Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2026, the Indian Army said on Saturday.
In a video shared by the Army on X, the loitering munition was seen detecting, engaging and accurately striking designated targets in a realistic operational environment.
The engagement showcased the growing role of indigenous defence technology, precision effects and unmanned systems in contemporary warfare, the Army said.
According to the Ministry of Defence, the exercise is aimed at enhancing the joint military capability of both armies for employment of Integrated Battle Groups in mountainous and semi-mountainous terrain, with emphasis on infantry-dominated operations.
It will strengthen interoperability, facilitate exchanges of best operational practices and strengthen joint planning and execution.
Technology infusion is a key focus area. The training includes the employment of drones and autonomous systems for surveillance and reconnaissance as well as the demonstration of contemporary weapon systems.
This comes as armies adapt to drone-enabled battlefields and increasingly complex multi-domain kinetic operations, it added.
The exercise provides an opportunity for both Armies to share tactics, techniques and procedures, and enhance their ability to undertake coordinated military operations across varied terrain and operational environment.
