Q. What is the name of the indigenously manufactured Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) recently flagged off by Chief of Naval Staff?
Answer:
Drishti 10 'Starliner'
Notes: The Chief of Naval Staff recently inaugurated the first indigenous Drishti 10 'Starliner' Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) for the Navy. Developed by Adani Defence and Aerospace, this advanced intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) platform boasts 36-hour endurance and a 450 kg payload capacity. Designed for all-weather military operations with clearance for both segregated and unsegregated airspace, the UAV significantly enhances India's naval capabilities. Its autonomous nature, coupled with mission effectiveness and versatile payload configurations, makes it a valuable asset for strategic operations.