Operation Sindoor: Top 7 deadliest suicide drones in the world right now

Suicide drones, or kamikaze drones, are reshaping modern warfare. They loiter, strike with precision, and explode on impact.

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The Shahed-136, developed by Iran, is a widely used suicide drone seen in conflicts from Ukraine to the Middle East. It features long-range capability and a heavy warhead, enabling strikes hundreds of kilometers away.

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The U.S. Switchblade 300 offers portable precision for troops, while the 600 delivers tank-busting power.

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Russia’s Lancet drone is a loitering munition that identifies and destroys targets with precision using smart guidance and optics.

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The Israeli Harop is a "hunter-killer" drone that loiters over targets before crashing into them with precision to destroy enemy radars and missile systems.

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Poland's Warmate is a portable suicide drone that targets troops or light vehicles, reshaping ground combat for small units.

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The Hero-120 is an advanced Israeli kamikaze drone used by NATO, capable of targeting moving objects and altering its flight path mid-air.

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The Nagastra-1 is a precision-guided suicide drone from India, capable of striking targets with 2-meter accuracy.

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