Sheshnaag-150 Latest News
India is developing the Sheshnaag-150, a long-range swarm attack drone that can fly over 1,000 km, carry powerful warheads and strike targets.
About Sheshnaag-150
- It is a long-range collaborative attack swarm drone, with autonomous systems capable of deep strikes and saturation attacks.
- It is being developed by NewSpace Research and Technologies (NRT), a Bengaluru-based aerospace startup focusing on AI-driven unmanned systems and swarm robotics.
Sheshnaag-150 Features
- Weighing about 150 kg, Sheshnag can carry 25-40 kg payload which is sufficient to damage infrastructure, military vehicles or personnel.
- What sets it apart is its AI-powered swarm tech — multiple drones can team up autonomously to evade defenses and hit targets together.
- It has an operational range of over 1,000 km.
- It can stay airborne for over five hours, enabling it to loiter over target areas before executing an attack.
- It is equipped with real-time surveillance, autonomous target identification, and strike capabilities.
- It has the ability to operate in GPS-denied environments using visual navigation systems. This ensures that the drone can still reach targets even if satellite navigation signals are jammed during warfare.
Source: BS
Last updated on August, 2026
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