Indigenous Kaal Bhairav Drone Roars On International Stage, Wins Silver In Croatia – India Is Now The New Powerhouse In Global Drone Warfare! | World News
India made its presence felt on the global defense stage as its indigenous Kaal Bhairav drone won a silver medal at the 23rd International Innovation Expo 2025 in Zagreb, Croatia. This win shows that Made in India defense technology is now competing and succeeding with the best in the world.
This moment marks much more than just another trophy. India is declaring itself a serious player in cutting-edge defense technology, armed with a fully indigenous AI-powered combat drone that can compete toe-to-toe with anything produced by Western nations.
Meet Kaal Bhairav E2A2: India’s AI-Powered Battle Beast
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Kaal Bhairav E2A2 is India’s first AI-guided Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) autonomous combat aircraft. Manufactured entirely by Indian defense company Flying Wedge Defense and Aerospace, this drone represents a major breakthrough in India’s military technology capabilities.
The numbers are impressive: Kaal Bhairav can fly for 30 hours and cover 3,000 km. Its onboard systems autonomously manage mission planning, targeting, and coordinated swarm actions. So India now has a drone platform that can conduct complex operations with a high level of autonomy.
Designed for Future Wars
Kaal Bhairav stands out for being robust and highly adaptable. Its intelligent onboard systems and multi-sensor setup allow it to attack with precision from multiple directions. Even if enemies try to jam their signals, something that usually forces drones to land on Kaal Bhairav can continue flying and complete its mission.
Its modular structure makes it useful in many roles: precision strikes, electronic warfare, wide-area maritime surveillance, and real-time information sharing on the battlefield.
Most importantly, it offers India a completely domestically produced and much more affordable option compared to expensive foreign drones. India has clearly entered the global drone race with confidence.
‘Made in India for the World’
Flying Wedge CEO Suhas Tejaskanda said after the silver medal: “This victory proves India’s technological strength. Our goal is clear: Made in India, for the world.”
He emphasized why this is strategically important: “India must produce its own weapons and technology to end foreign dependency. Kaal Bhairav represents purely Indian design, manufacturing and AI innovation. This strengthens Atmanirbhar Bharat.”
A New Defense Power Plant Emerges
Croatia’s silver medal means not only recognition but also validation from the international community. Countries around the world are re-evaluating India’s technological capabilities. The defense export market, long controlled by the United States, Russia and China, now has a formidable new competitor. India has reached the global drone game and the world is taking notice.
