A Lucknow-based Indian defense startup, HoverIt, has begun high-speed taxi trials of the DIVYASTRA MK2, a long-range loitering munition with a projected operational range of 1,500-2,000 kilometers, 8-12 hours of endurance, and AI-driven swarm intelligence capabilities. The system, capable of carrying a 50-100 kg payload, is designed for deep strikes, persistent surveillance, and coordinated saturation attacks, marking India's entry into advanced autonomous strike systems. This development mirrors a broader global pattern accelerated by conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, where low-cost, one-way attack drones have demonstrated their ability to overwhelm traditional air defenses through sheer numbers and affordability. In Ukraine, AI-enabled killer drones that autonomously chase targets after lock-on have emerged as a key innovation, reducing vulnerability to jamming and human error. Similarly, Iran's deployment of loitering munitions against U.S. forces and infrastructure highlights how these systems enable asymmetric strikes at a fraction of the cost of conventional munitions. The United States has responded by accelerating its own low-cost one-way attack drone programs, recognizing the attritional advantage of mass-produced platforms. What mainstream coverage often misses is the fundamental economic inversion: expensive interceptor missiles cannot sustainably counter swarms of cheap drones, forcing a reevaluation of deterrence and favoring nations with robust manufacturing bases. As countries from China to India rapidly prototype and iterate on these dual-use technologies derived from consumer electronics, the 2030s battlefield is emerging as one dominated by attritable, autonomous systems rather than exquisite, low-volume platforms. This proliferation democratizes destructive power, empowering mid-tier powers and non-state actors while challenging established military hierarchies.