Adani Defense and
Aerospace has unveiled its indigenously manufactured Drishti 10 Star-liner
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle for the Indian Navy. The flag-off ceremony was led by
Chief of Naval staff Admiral R Hari Kumar, who was present at the event with 75
Navy personnel.The UAV left from Hyderabad for Porbandar coast in Gujarat to be
inducted into Naval Maritime Operations.
Drishti 10 Star-liner is
an advanced Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) platform with
36 hours of endurance, 450 kg payload capacity, the only all-weather
military platform with STANAG 4671 certification, and clear to fly in both
segregated and un-segregated airspace. Hari Kumar lauded Adani's efforts in
aligning their roadmap to the requirements of the Indian Navy and establishing
an ecosystem of partners..
This is a momentous
occasion and a transformative step in India's quest for self-reliance in ISR
technology and maritime supremacy. Adani has demonstrated its
commitment to unmanned systems having worked systematically over the last many
years to develop local capabilities not limited to manufacturing but sustenance
through MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul). Drishti 10's integration into
our naval operations will enhance our naval capabilities, strengthening our
preparedness for the ever-evolving maritime surveillance and
reconnaissance," he said.
Jeet Adani, VP, of Adani Enterprises, said the recent geopolitical events have reinforced the convergence of
physical, informational, and cognitive tactics underpinned by intelligence,
information processing capabilities, use of unmanned systems, and cyber systems
for dissemination of information and disinformation. "Intelligence,
surveillance and reconnaissance platforms across land, air, and naval borders
are a key priority for Adani which will help serve the needs of the Indian
Armed forces and also place India on the global map for exports. We are proud
to be able to serve the Indian Navy and their requirements," Adani added.