Inp.polri.go.id - Bandung.  Indonesia marked a new milestone in defense technology with the successful flight test of Elang Hitam (Black Eagle), the country’s first domestically developed strategic drone, at West Java International Airport (BIJB) Kertajati, Majalengka, on Monday 

“This is more than a flight test. It’s a statement that Indonesia can build a strategic drone using homegrown technology,” said Mohammad Arif Faisal, the Commercial, Technology & Development Director of PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI), on Tuesday (29//7/2025), as quoted by antaranews.com..

He said that the trial confirmed that Indonesia is ready to enter the era of strategic unmanned aerial systems

Elang Hitam, classified as a Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) drone, is capable of flying up to 24 hours at 20,000 feet. 

Developed by a national consortium led by PTDI, the project integrates advanced systems like autonomous flight control and long-range communication, designed for missions ranging from maritime surveillance to border security.

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