Military● ElevatedSep 20 · Sep 20, 2026, 7:45 PM
India first indigenous long - range attack drone KAL tested at Pokhran
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from business-standard.com · India · South Asia
India has successfully tested its first indigenous long-range attack drone, KAL, at Pokhran. This marks a significant milestone in India's domestic military technology development and defense capabilities.
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