SMPP delivers 100 Agniveg kamikaze drones to Indian Army, offers enhanced variant
New Delhi, June 11. Indian defence manufacturer SMPP has completed the delivery of 100 operational Jet Based Peacekeeper (Agniveg) loitering munitions and six training drones to the Indian Army, marking a significant step in strengthening the country’s indigenous unmanned strike capabilities.
The deliveries, completed within six months, follow successful user trials in which the turbojet-powered drone demonstrated a circular error probable (CEP) of less than five metres and an operational range of around 180 km. The system also proved its ability to function in heavily contested electromagnetic environments, maintaining performance despite jamming and spoofing attempts.
Designed as a high-speed kamikaze drone, the Peacekeeper (Agniveg) is intended to engage high-value targets deep inside enemy territory. The system combines long-range reach with precision strike capability, providing commanders with a cost-effective means of attacking time-sensitive targets while minimizing risks to personnel.
With speeds of up to 450 kmph, the drone is capable of carrying out autonomous missions against critical military infrastructure, logistics nodes, command centres, radar sites and other strategic targets. Its ability to continue operating in the face of hostile electronic warfare measures enhances its suitability for modern battlefield conditions.
The induction of the system comes amid the growing prominence of precision-guided unmanned platforms in contemporary warfare. According to the company, the Peacekeeper bridges the gap between conventional artillery and long-range missile systems, offering the Army an additional layer of precision strike capability.
“The successful completion of Peacekeeper (Agniveg) deliveries to the Indian Army in a short time frame of six months is a significant milestone for SMPP and for India’s indigenous defence manufacturing ecosystem,” said Ashish Kansal, CEO and Director of SMPP.
“Modern warfare is increasingly defined by precision, autonomy and affordability, and systems such as Peacekeeper (Agniveg) are becoming critical force multipliers on the battlefield. As SMPP expands its capabilities across protection systems, precision strike technologies and ammunition, we remain committed to delivering indigenous solutions that enhance the operational effectiveness of the Armed Forces and strengthen India’s defence self-reliance,” he added.
The Peacekeeper programme underscores SMPP’s transformation from a specialist in ballistic protection systems into a broader defence technology company with interests spanning precision strike weapons, drone and counter-drone systems, ammunition and other next-generation battlefield technologies.
Following the completion of the current order, the company has also proposed an upgraded version of the Peacekeeper with extended range for future consideration by the Indian military.
