Rudrastra UAV passes key army trial at Pokharan with precision strike and 170-km range

Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited (SDAL) achieved a significant milestone by successfully completing a critical trial of its indigenous Hybrid VTOL UAV Rudrastra at the Pokharan Firing Range on June 11, 2025. Rudrastra demonstrated vertical takeoff and landing, extended flight range, real-time surveillance, and accurate target engagement.