AKSI Aerospace Unveils Agni Kalash Combat Drone with 300 km Range and GPS-Independent Operation
Hyderabad-based AKSI Aerospace Group unveiled the Agni Kalash, a long-range combat drone with a 300 km operational range and speeds up to 350 kmph, at the PanIIT Andhra Pradesh Summit 2026. Developed by DronAgni Combat Drones Pvt Ltd, the UAV features modular payload architecture, autonomous navigation, and can operate without GPS. It incorporates indigenous technologies across propulsion, avionics, and batteries, aiming to enhance India's self-reliance in drone capabilities and support precision strike missions.
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