Coverage featured in “Times of India” NEW DELHI: An Indian manufacturer of advanced defense equipment, SMPP, has successfully completed the delivery of 100 jet-based Peacekeeper (Agniveg) operational drones and six training drones to the Indian Army, marking a milestone in India’s unmanned warfare capabilities and reinforcing the nation’s commitment to self-reliance in critical defence technologies. The delivery follows successful user trials in which the Peacekeeper (Agniveg) demonstrated a circular error probable (CEP) of less than 5 metres showcasing an operational range of about 180 km, while operating in a heavily-jammed and spoofed environment. The performance highlights the system’s precision, reliability
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Coverage featured in “The Print“ New Delhi: In a major boost to the country’s strike capability, the Indian Army has received 100 jet-powered kamikaze drones, capable of operating in GPS-denied battlespace, through a partnership between a Belarusian firm and an Indian one. Delhi-based defence firm SMPP has delivered the Peacekeeper drones, also known as Agniveg, under emergency procurement by the Indian Army as part of a modernisation effort post Operation Sindoor. The induction of these drones will play an important role in bridging the gap between short-range artillery strike and long-range missile strike capabilities of the Indian Army to take out
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Coverage featured in The Economic Times New Delhi: A tech firm has delivered to the Army 106 turbojet-powered kamikaze drones designed to engage high-value targets deep inside enemy territory and operate in contested electromagnetic environments, according to a statement. With an operational range of 180 km and speed of up to 450 kmph, the drone — Peacekeeper (Agniveg) — is capable of conducting autonomous precision strike missions against critical military infrastructure, logistics hubs, command centres, radar installations and other strategic targets, defence technology firm SMPP said on Thursday. “Combining long-range reach, precision strike capability and the ability to strike at extremely high speeds, the system provides
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Coverage featured in Aviation & Defence Universe (ADU Media). New Delhi, 11-06-2026 – SMPP has successfully completed the delivery of 100 Nos of Jet Based Peacekeeper (Agniveg) Operational Drones and 6 Training Drones to the Indian Army, marking a significant milestone in India’s unmanned warfare capabilities and reinforcing the nation’s commitment to self-reliance in critical defence technologies. The delivery follows successful user trials in which the Peacekeeper (Agniveg) demonstrated a Circular Error Probable (CEP) of less than five metres showcasing an operational range of about 180 kilometres, while operating in a heavily jammed and spoofed environment. The performance highlights the system’s
Read MoreFeatured in Raksha Anirveda, a leading Indian defence and aerospace magazine. New Delhi. SMPP has successfully completed the delivery of 100 Nos of Jet Based Peacekeeper (Agniveg) Operational Drones and 6 Training Drones to the Indian Army, marking a significant milestone in India’s unmanned warfare capabilities and reinforcing the nation’s commitment to self-reliance in critical defence technologies. The delivery follows successful user trials in which the Peacekeeper (Agniveg) demonstrated a Circular Error Probable (CEP) of less than five metres showcasing an operational range of about 180 kilometres, while operating in a heavily jammed and spoofed environment. The performance highlights the
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Published in Aviation & Defense Universe By Sangeeta Saxena New Delhi. 15 May 2026. International collaborations have both become increasingly important in strengthening India’s defence manufacturing ecosystem and advancing the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat. In a rapidly evolving technological and geopolitical environment, strategic partnerships with global defence companies and advanced industrial nations allow India to access cutting-edge technologies, modern manufacturing practices, research expertise and critical know-how that can accelerate indigenous capability development. These collaborations are no longer viewed merely as procurement arrangements but as pathways for technology transfer, co-development, co-production and integration into global supply chains. By combining India’s engineering talent,
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