Nibe Limited's Vayu Astra-1 Successfully Completes Indian Army Trials
Nibe Limited successfully completed technical trials for its Vayu Astra-1 Loitering Munition for the Indian Army. The munition demonstrated a 100 km range strike with sub-meter accuracy and successful night anti-armor capabilities. It also achieved over 90 minutes of endurance flying at high altitudes.
Successful trials of a new defense system against an RFP from the Indian Army can lead to substantial orders and revenue, significantly impacting the company's future prospects.
The announcement details the successful completion of critical technical trials for a new defense product, which is a significant positive development for the company.
Nibe Limited has announced the successful completion of technical trials for its Vayu Astra-1 Loitering Munition against the Indian Army's Request for Proposal (RFP). The trials were conducted at Pokhran Range in Rajasthan and Joshimath (Malari) in Uttarakhand.
During the trials at Pokhran, the Vayu Astra-1, equipped with a 10 kg warhead, successfully struck a target 100 km away in a single attempt with a Circular Error Probable (CEP) of under 1 meter. The system demonstrated its abort, attack, and re-attack capabilities.
Further, an Anti-Armor night strike was successfully conducted using an Infrared (IR) camera. The munition accurately hit its target within a 2-meter CEP in a single attempt. The capability to hand over control from the Ground Control Station (GCS) to a Forward Control Station located 70 km away was also successfully demonstrated.
At Joshimath (Malari), Uttarakhand, the Vayu Astra-1 achieved an endurance flying time exceeding 90 minutes. High-altitude loitering operations were performed at altitudes over 14,000 feet. The munition was safely recovered after mission completion, enabling its use for subsequent flights.
Nibe Limited is a prominent Indian defence technology company focused on developing, manufacturing, and integrating advanced defence systems, emphasizing innovation and the 'Make in India' initiative.
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