Question 1

How long can a loitering munition remain in the air?

Accepted Answer

It depends on the system. Some of these remain in the air for 30 minutes, while more sophisticated ones can linger for several hours before striking.

Question 2

Is it possible to cancel a loitering munition strike mid-flight?

Accepted Answer

Yes, many contemporary systems allow the operator to abort the strike even after the launch; this is an added measure of control for commanders and reduces error.

Question 3

Is India building its own loitering munitions?

Accepted Answer

Yes. India is also focused on developing home-grown loitering munition technology, with defence   drone development from various companies, such as Aebocode Technologies

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