Nagastra Drone: India's Suicide Drone Strikes Terrorist Hideouts in 'Operation Sindoor'

• India's Nagastra drone, manufactured by Solar Group, successfully struck terrorist hideouts during 'Operation Sindoor'.
• Defense Minister Rajnath Singh announced the development of more advanced Nagastra versions and the commencement of Pinaka missile exports.
• The 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative has boosted domestic defense production from ₹46,425 crore in 2014 to over ₹1.5 lakh crore, with significant private sector contribution.
• India's defense exports have surged from less than ₹1,000 crore a decade ago to a record ₹24,000 crore, driven by private sector participation.
• The government aims for the private sector to contribute 50% or more to defense manufacturing, emphasizing indigenous content and self-reliance.

Why It Matters: India's Nagastra drone proved effective in 'Operation Sindoor', highlighting growing defense self-reliance and exports.