Ghatak UCAV

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Ghatak — Autonomous Stealth Flying Wing UCAV (SWiFT)

PROTOTYPE

Autonomous stealth flying-wing unmanned combat aerial vehicle powered by indigenous dry Kaveri derivative

Budget

Classified / Technology Demonstrator

Timeline

2022–2032

Sector

DRDO

Indigenisation

90%

R&D READINESS

TRL 6/9

DRDO / ADE · Autonomous Stealth UCAV

● PROTOTYPE

INTEL SIGNALS

Budget classified — strategic program

The 1-tonne subscale technology demonstrator SWiFT completed multiple autonomous take-off and landing trials in tailless stealth configuration at Aeronautical Test Range (Chitradurga). Full-scale Ghatak will integrate internal weapon bays and dry Kaveri engine.

RECENT INTELLIGENCE

Ghatak UCAV Will Be a Tejas-Sized Autonomous Stealth Strike Platform Powered by Kaveri Derivative Engine, Confirms DRDO Chief - Defence.in

news.google.com · 01 May 2026

Beyond A Stealth Bomber, DRDO's Ghatak UCAV to Have Air Superiority Variant with A2A Missiles, Securing India's Airspace against Fighter Jets - Defence.in

news.google.com · 18 Jun 2025

Ghatak UCAV vs. traditional fighter jets: 7 strategic advantages of India’s indigenous stealth drone - WION

news.google.com · 28 Mar 2026

Evaluating the Ghatak UCAV: India's Unmanned Answer to Chinese Stealth Fighters and Advanced Air Defences - Defence.in

news.google.com · 18 Mar 2026

DRDO Builds Ghatak UCAV for First-Wave Strikes on HQ-9B-Type Air Defences - defence.newsd.in

news.google.com · 01 Apr 2026

PROGRAM BRIEF & FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Essential facts about Ghatak UCAV

Pipeline Status

TRL-6/9

SWiFT Flight Demonstrator

Estimated Budget

Classified / Technology Demonstrator

Financial Outlay

Target Timeline

2030+

Operational Target

Armed Service

DRDO

90% Indigenous

What is the current status and stage of Ghatak UCAV?▾

Ghatak — Autonomous Stealth Flying Wing UCAV (SWiFT) is currently at Technology Readiness Level TRL-6/9 (SWiFT Flight Demonstrator). Autonomous stealth flying-wing unmanned combat aerial vehicle powered by indigenous dry Kaveri derivative

What is the estimated budget or outlay for Ghatak UCAV?▾

The allocated budget outlay for Ghatak UCAV is estimated at Classified / Technology Demonstrator.

When is Ghatak UCAV expected to be inducted or deployed?▾

The program schedule indicates 2022–2032 with an operational milestone/induction targeted for 2030+.

Which agencies and companies are building Ghatak UCAV?▾

Ghatak UCAV is developed in coordination with lead agency: DRDO / ADE; development partner: HAL / ADA / Private Industry; vendors: DRDO ADE, HAL, ADA.

What is the indigenisation level of Ghatak UCAV?▾

Ghatak UCAV targets an indigenous content of 90%, advancing domestic defence manufacturing under Atmanirbhar Bharat.

CONTENDERS / VENDORS

DRDO ADE · HAL · ADA

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