Sureshastra Mk1 (2b0c2b1d-d1b2-5bdc-907d-b127186ebb68)
The Sureshastra Mk1 is an indigenously‑developed, jet‑powered, fixed‑wing swarm drone built by Veda Aeronautics Private Limited for the Indian Air Force. Catapult‑launched and weighing roughly 90 kg, the 3‑metre‑span platform can travel more than 150 km and carry a precision munition payload. Its swarm capability enables coordinated, high‑speed strikes that can saturate enemy air‑defence systems, offering a low‑cost, expendable option for deep‑strike missions against fortified targets. The IAF’s ₹300 crore contract for 200 units marks the largest order placed with an Indian defence‑startup, underscoring the system’s role in expanding India’s autonomous strike and reconnaissance capabilities across the services.
| Cluster A | Galaxy A | Cluster B | Galaxy B | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sureshastra Mk1 (2b0c2b1d-d1b2-5bdc-907d-b127186ebb68) | UAVs/UCAVs | Private Cluster (8c5b4476-bc13-5a83-8d2b-b98ddf3db3af) | Unknown | 1 |
| Sureshastra Mk1 (2b0c2b1d-d1b2-5bdc-907d-b127186ebb68) | UAVs/UCAVs | india (84668357-5a8c-4bdd-9f0f-6b50b2494e44) | Country | 1 |
| 034 - Southern Asia (f86776cd-274f-438a-8beb-9349aebda0bb) | Regions UN M49 | india (84668357-5a8c-4bdd-9f0f-6b50b2494e44) | Country | 2 |