en.Wedoany.com Reported - Russia's Kalashnikov Concern has signed an agreement to supply Karakurt drone systems to an Indian customer, with deliveries scheduled for completion by the end of 2026.
The contract was announced at the India Homeland Security Expo held in New Delhi on June 24-25. Kalashnikov stated that the parties are discussing the establishment of licensed production in India to support future sales to local end users.
The Karakurt is a compact rotary-wing platform designed for short-range reconnaissance and public safety missions. According to the manufacturer, the system can be launched from the ground, by hand, or via a dedicated transport-launch container, aiming to reduce deployment time.
Published specifications indicate a takeoff weight of approximately 500 grams, a maximum speed of 20 to 25 km/h, a flight endurance of up to 20 minutes, an operating altitude of about 250 meters, and a control range of roughly 2.5 km. Power is provided by a battery-driven quadcopter electric configuration.
The drone is equipped with an integrated stabilized sensor package combining electro-optical and thermal imaging capabilities, rather than modular payload options. Control is maintained via a compact remote terminal using a protected radio link.
Kalashnikov positions this system for rapid close-range reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition missions, including terrain assessment, indoor reconnaissance, and support for intervention and assault units. The company states that the platform has undergone operational evaluation and has been incorporated into the "Ratnik" soldier equipment program.
For Kalashnikov, licensed production in India would expand its access to this market, where demand for domestically produced unmanned systems among security and government users continues to grow.
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