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SkyStriker

Elbit Systems · Israel

Electric tactical loitering munition that flies covertly at low altitude to locate, acquire and dive-strike operator-designated targets; abort/re-engage capable. Combat debut with India (Operation Sindoor, May 2025).

CountryIsrael
SubcategoryLoitering munitions
SubtypeLoitering munition
RoleLoitering munition / precision strike
ClassTactical
ClassificationTactical loitering munition
MissionISR, Strike
Variants5 kg warhead; 10 kg warhead
Notable partnersAlpha Design Technologies (Adani) – India production
OperatorsIndia; undisclosed European nation
Frame typeFixed-wing
PropulsionElectric
Range (km)100
Combat-provenYes
Export statusExported
Launch methodPneumatic/canister
Autonomy levelAutonomous locate-acquire-strike with man-in-the-loop
Endurance (min)120
Recovery methodExpendable (parachute if not expended)
Max payload (kg)10
Max speed (km/h)185
Standard sensorsEO/IR day-night camera
Production statusActive
Notable engagementsOperation Sindoor (May 2025)
Conflicts deployed inIndia-Pakistan (Operation Sindoor, 2025)
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Review-stage catalogue data — specs corroborated from manufacturer and secondary sources; not for procurement decisions. Source: www.elbitsystems.com/autonomous/aerial/loitering-munition-systems/skystriker