Nagastra-1

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Nagastra-1 — Indigenous Loitering Munition

ACTIVE

First indigenous man-portable loitering munition (suicide drone) with GPS guidance and daytime/night precision strike

Budget

₹212 Cr (480 units contract)

Timeline

2023–Present

Sector

Private Sector

Indigenisation

80%

PROCUREMENT TIMELINE

AON

Acceptance of Necessity — CCS/DAC approves the requirement.

RFI

Request for Information — industry capability survey.

RFP

Request for Proposal — detailed tender issued to vendors.

ToC

Transfer of Technology clause negotiations.

CNC

Contract Negotiation Committee finalises terms.

Contract

Contract signed with selected vendor(s).

Dev/Trial

Development, integration and user trials.

Induction

CURRENT

Equipment inducted into service.

INTEL SIGNALS

Near induction — watch for contract award

First batch of 120 Nagastra-1 loitering munitions delivered to the Indian Army in 2024 under emergency procurement provisions. Capable of parachute recovery in case of abort.

RECENT INTELLIGENCE

Indian Air Force procures longer-range Sureshastra Mk1 loitering munition - Janes

janes.com · 27 Jul 2026

A Veda Aeronautics' official launches a Sureshastra Mk1 loitering munition. The Indian Air Force (IAF) is procuring a longer-range version of the Sureshastra Mk

Defense & Security 2025: Adani displays new loitering munitions - Janes

janes.com · 13 Nov 2025

# Defense & Security 2025: Adani displays new loitering munitions Adaniʼs SR-1 loitering munition is seen displayed at the Defense & Security 2025 show in Bangk

PROGRAM BRIEF & FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Essential facts about Nagastra-1

Pipeline Status

Stage 7/7

Inducted / Delivered

Estimated Budget

₹212 Cr (480 units contract)

Financial Outlay

Target Timeline

2023–Present

Operational Target

Armed Service

Private Sector

80% Indigenous

What is the current status and stage of Nagastra-1?▾

Nagastra-1 — Indigenous Loitering Munition is currently at Stage 7 of 7 in the Indian defence procurement procedure (Inducted / Delivered). First indigenous man-portable loitering munition (suicide drone) with GPS guidance and daytime/night precision strike

What is the estimated budget or outlay for Nagastra-1?▾

The allocated budget outlay for Nagastra-1 is estimated at ₹212 Cr (480 units contract).

When is Nagastra-1 expected to be inducted or deployed?▾

The program schedule indicates 2023–Present.

Which agencies and companies are building Nagastra-1?▾

Nagastra-1 is developed in coordination with vendors: Solar Industries (Economic Explosives Ltd), Z-Motion Autonomous Systems.

What is the indigenisation level of Nagastra-1?▾

Nagastra-1 targets an indigenous content of 80%, advancing domestic defence manufacturing under Atmanirbhar Bharat.

CONTENDERS / VENDORS

Solar Industries (Economic Explosives Ltd) · Z-Motion Autonomous Systems

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