Drishti 10 enhances Indian Navy’s capability to oversee expansive maritime regions and ensuring unmatched situational awareness
Adani Defence and Aerospace has proudly delivered a second Drishti-10 Starliner surveillance drone to the Indian Navy, significantly enhancing India’s maritime capabilities for monitoring vital shipping lanes and combating piracy threats.
Following the successful handover of the first Drishti-10 drone earlier this year, the induction of this second advanced unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), a cutting-edge version of Israel’s Hermes 900 medium-altitude long-endurance UAV, marks a pivotal step in strengthening naval operations, initiated at Porbandar in Gujarat. This development underscores India’s commitment to securing its maritime interests.
The Drishti-10 Starliner drone, produced by Adani Defence and Aerospace, part of the conglomerate led by billionaire Gautam Adani, comes from its state-of-the-art facility in Hyderabad. This advanced intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) platform boasts an impressive endurance of 36 hours and a payload capacity of 450 kg, making it a formidable asset for modern defense operations.
Drishti 10, India’s sole indigenous UAV capable of operating reliably above 32,000 feet, boasts a significant payload capacity and exceptional endurance. This UAV not only withstands harsh conditions but thrives, demonstrating remarkable resilience across the challenging terrains and climates of the Himalayas. Such outstanding performance underscores India’s innovative capabilities and strength in the face of adversity, serving as a powerful testament to our nation’s unwavering commitment to protect and advance our strategic interests.
This UAV platform is distinguished as the only all-weather military solution, having earned NATO’s STANAG 4671 certification for airworthiness. It is fully cleared for operations in both segregated and unsegregated airspace. According to sources, the Drishti-10 offers persistent, over-the-horizon capabilities with multiple payload options, fully autonomous operation, and Satcom-based functionalities, showcasing its advanced technological prowess for modern military requirements.
The Drishti 10 stands as a powerful asset, significantly enhancing the Indian Navy’s capability to oversee expansive maritime regions and ensuring unmatched situational awareness. Adani Defence has already proven its prowess by delivering the Drishti-10 Starliner to the Indian Army. With two units ordered, the Army will strategically position the first drone at its Bhatinda base in Punjab, empowering it to monitor the entire western border with Pakistan effectively. This advanced technology represents a vital step in bolstering national security.
