What are loitering munitions, used by India against Pakistan in Operation Sindoor?

Precision strike weapon systems, including loitering munitions, were used by the Indian Armed Forces in 'Operation Sindoor' to strike terror sites in Pakistan and PoK, ANI reported, citing sources. A loitering munition is a weapon that hovers above an area before locating and striking targets. The loitering munition can either be autonomous or under human control, the report added.