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New Delhi. India (India) It is going to take a big step in the field of defense technology. The construction of the country’s first Artificial Intelligence (AI) based combat aircraft ‘Kaal Bhairav’ is going to start soon. The project is being run by Indian AI warfare company FWDA (FWDA) and of Portugal (SKETCHPIXEL) Is being developed in collaboration with.

According to the information, the construction of this state-of-the-art aircraft Portugal Will start in. Under the project, SKETCHPIXEL will provide advanced simulation systems and training technology, while FWDA will develop the airframe design and autonomous AI system.

Will be fully equipped with AI technology

‘Kaal Bhairav’ is being designed keeping in mind the needs of modern warfare. In this, capabilities like navigation, target identification, attack and mission coordination will be powered by Artificial Intelligence. It is believed that this aircraft will be capable of performing many complex missions even without a pilot.

What will be its main capabilities?

• Operational range up to about 3000 kilometers
• Ability to fly continuously for 25 to 30 hours
• Mission operation for about 11 hours in war situation
• Flying at altitudes up to 15 thousand feet
• Capacity to carry payload up to 91 kg
• AI based targeting and automatic mission control system

According to the report, its cruise speed will be about 42 meters per second, due to which it can prove effective in long-range missions.

Big stake in the era of drone war

in recent years Russo-Ukrainian War And conflicts in West Asia have shown that drones and AI-based systems will play a decisive role in future wars. For this reason, the Indian Defense Establishment is now working rapidly on swarm drones, electromagnetic systems and autonomous aircraft.

Much cheaper than the American Predator

If compared, America’s MQ-9 Reaper The drone is believed to cost around Rs 1000 crore, while the estimated cost of ‘Kaal Bhairav’ is said to be around Rs 100 crore. Due to its low cost and being linked to the indigenous supply chain, it is being considered strategically important for India.

Defense experts believe that if a large number of such AI aircraft are included in the Indian Army’s fleet, the capability of surveillance and tactical operations in border areas can increase manifold. Also, this project can give India a new identity in the field of defense exports and indigenous military technology.