Indian Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar on Wednesday unveiled the maiden indigenously manufactured ‘Drishti 10 Starliner’ Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) in Hyderabad. Adani Defence and Aerospace spearheaded the manufacturing of this UAV. The ceremony was presided over by Chief Guest Admiral Kumar (PVSM, AVSM, VSM, ADC), who recommended the Adani Group for aligning its technique with the Navy’s wants.
Navy Chief hails Adani Group’s efforts
He acknowledged the institution of a strong ecosystem of companions and capabilities by Adani, contributing to the belief of ‘Atmanirbharta’ (self-reliance) in defence and safety. “This is a momentous occasion and a transformative step in India’s quest for self-reliance in ISR technology and maritime supremacy. Drishti 10’s integration will enhance our naval capabilities, strengthening our preparedness for ever-evolving maritime surveillance and reconnaissance,” the Navy Chief added.
Meanwhile, D Sridhar Babu, Minister of Industries and Commerce, IT, Electronics, and Legislative Affairs of Telangana, additionally prolonged congratulations to the Adani Defence and Aerospace crew for establishing a dynamic ecosystem for unmanned methods.
Know about Drishti 10 Starliner
The Drishti 10 Starliner represents a sophisticated intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) platform with a exceptional endurance of 36 hours and a payload capability of 450 kg. It stands out as the one all-weather navy platform licensed with NATO’s STANAG 4671 for airworthiness, permitting it to function in each segregated and unsegregated airspace. Following its unveiling in Hyderabad, the UAV is slated to be transported to Porbandar for induction into naval maritime operations.
Army, Navy place orders for Drishti-10 drones
During the occasion, Lieutenant General Ajay Suri, Director General of Army Aviation, talked about that each the Indian Navy and Indian Army have positioned orders for 2 Drishti-10 drones every to meet the rising requirement for satellite tv for pc communication-enabled drones. Highlighting the Adani Aerospace Park in Hyderabad as a state-of-the-art facility centered on innovation and indigenization, he emphasised its standing as a testomony to Indian ingenuity. This dedication to self-reliance considerably enhances the nation’s confidence and energy.
What did Adani Group say?
Meanwhile, Jeet Adani, the Vice President of Adani Enterprises, famous that current geopolitical occasions underscore the convergence of bodily, informational, and cognitive techniques, emphasizing the significance of intelligence, data processing capabilities, and using unmanned and cyber methods for data dissemination and disinformation. “Intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance platforms across land, air and naval borders are a key priority for Adani to serve the armed forces and place India on the global map for exports. We are proud to be able to serve the Indian Navy,” he added.
The Adani Aerospace Park, because the nation’s inaugural ultimate meeting line within the personal sector for military-grade unmanned methods, tactical and loitering drones, is seamlessly built-in with a carbon aerostructures manufacturing unit, electronics and avionics unit, and EO IR (electro-optical/infrared) payloads. This integration contributes to attaining greater than 70 per cent indigenisation.
(With inputs from ANI)
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