FWB-200B

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Context:

• First indigenous bomber UAV unveiled in Bengaluru.

About FWD-200B

• It is India’s first indigenous bomber UAV aircraft- FWD-200B developed by Flying Wedge Defence, one of the pioneers in India’s defense and aerospace technology sector.
• It has a payload capacity of 100 kgs
• It is classified as a MALE Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (medium-altitude, long-endurance).
• The Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) consists of optical surveillance payloads and is integrated with missile-like weapons for precision air strikes.
• While having a max speed of 200 kts/370 kmph, it has an endurance capacity of 12-20 hours.

Significance:

• While the US Predator costs Rs 250 crores, the indigenous FWD-200B, built with state-of-the-art technology and manufactured in India, costs a mere Rs 25 crores.
• This not only demonstrates our commitment to self-reliance but also positions India as a leader in cost-effective defense solutions.

Source:

https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/May/04/first-indigenous-bomber-uav-unveiled-in-bengaluru