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India tests kamikaze FPV drones near LoC raising stakes for drone warfare with Pakistan
Politics
Published on 24 April 2026
Tests near the LoC hint at a new drone tactic
India’s Army has reportedly conducted successful tests of indigenously developed kamikaze FPV drones near the Line of Control, signaling a shift toward more direct, precision drone strike capabilities. The trials, carried out by the Fleur-De-Lis Brigade with defence research support, underscore how rapidly FPV and loitering-style tactics are being integrated into field operations amid regional tensions.
- India reportedly tested indigenously developed kamikaze FPV drones near the LoC
- The trials were conducted by the Indian Army’s Fleur-De-Lis Brigade
- Use of FPV-equipped drones suggests a move toward closer-range, high-impact strikes
- The development raises the likelihood of faster adoption of drone warfare tactics
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