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HoverIt developes indegenous Divyastra MK2 kamikaze drone
This video is from India, and the drone you are looking at is named Divyastra Mk2. This is a made-in-India indigenous strike drone developed by an Indian private startup, and after hearing its specifications, you will understand that this isn’t just a drone but a strategic weapon.
In modern warfare today, the power of drones is hidden from no one. From Ukraine to Iran, we have seen that relatively cheap drones can challenge billion-dollar military assets. The Shaheed drone changed how the battlefield is perceived, but now India also appears to be responding in that same category. Developed by a Lucknow-based startup called 'HovetIt', the Divyastra Mk2 recently completed its launch trials, and its specifications are quite fascinating.
This drone can execute strikes up to a range of nearly 2000 kilometres. Just think about it—a platform taking off from Delhi can now reach targets thousands of kilometres away outside of India, and that is why you cannot call it just a tactical drone. This drone's payload capacity is also very high, at 100 kilograms. Meaning, it doesn't just do surveillance but can also carry out meaningful strike missions. Its endurance—how long it can stay in the air—is 8 to 12 hours. Its cruising speed is approximately 180 kilometres per hour, but there is something more. In the terminal attack phase, meaning the final phase, it can increase its speed to reach 300 to 400 kilometres per hour. This means that as it gets close to the target, it becomes extremely fast and can dodge radars or air defenses.
Another important factor is that this drone does not require any runway. It can be launched from a vehicle-mounted launcher, which makes its deployment far more flexible. And if we talk about the cost, the most interesting point comes right here. The company claims that roughly 95% of the components in the Divyastra Mk2 are indigenous, meaning made in India, and its cost could be about one-third compared to similar foreign systems.
If this claim holds true at an operational level, it will become not just a military capability for India but also a huge export opportunity, because countries all over the world today are looking for affordable, long-range strike drones. If the Divyastra Mk2 lives up to its promises, it won't just be a new drone, but a signal that India will no longer remain just a spectator in the next era of unmanned warfare, but an active participant.
In modern warfare today, the power of drones is hidden from no one. From Ukraine to Iran, we have seen that relatively cheap drones can challenge billion-dollar military assets. The Shaheed drone changed how the battlefield is perceived, but now India also appears to be responding in that same category. Developed by a Lucknow-based startup called 'HovetIt', the Divyastra Mk2 recently completed its launch trials, and its specifications are quite fascinating.
This drone can execute strikes up to a range of nearly 2000 kilometres. Just think about it—a platform taking off from Delhi can now reach targets thousands of kilometres away outside of India, and that is why you cannot call it just a tactical drone. This drone's payload capacity is also very high, at 100 kilograms. Meaning, it doesn't just do surveillance but can also carry out meaningful strike missions. Its endurance—how long it can stay in the air—is 8 to 12 hours. Its cruising speed is approximately 180 kilometres per hour, but there is something more. In the terminal attack phase, meaning the final phase, it can increase its speed to reach 300 to 400 kilometres per hour. This means that as it gets close to the target, it becomes extremely fast and can dodge radars or air defenses.
Another important factor is that this drone does not require any runway. It can be launched from a vehicle-mounted launcher, which makes its deployment far more flexible. And if we talk about the cost, the most interesting point comes right here. The company claims that roughly 95% of the components in the Divyastra Mk2 are indigenous, meaning made in India, and its cost could be about one-third compared to similar foreign systems.
If this claim holds true at an operational level, it will become not just a military capability for India but also a huge export opportunity, because countries all over the world today are looking for affordable, long-range strike drones. If the Divyastra Mk2 lives up to its promises, it won't just be a new drone, but a signal that India will no longer remain just a spectator in the next era of unmanned warfare, but an active participant.