Adani Defence and Aerospace unveiled its indigenously manufactured Drishti 10 Starliner Unmanned Aerial Vehicle for the Indian Navy on Wednesday.
Admiral R Hari Kumar, the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), India Navy, presided over the flag-off ceremony in the company of 75 Navy personnel. The UAV commenced its journey from Hyderabad to Porbandar for induction into naval maritime operations.
What is the Drishti 10 Starliner?
According to Adani's press release, Drishti 10 Starliner is an advanced Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) platform with 36 hours endurance, 450 kg payload capacity, the only all-weather military platform with STANAG 4671 certification, and clear to fly in both segregated and unsegregated airspace.
What did Chief of Navy Staff say?
Hari Kumar commended Adani's efforts in aligning their roadmap with the requirements of the Indian Navy, establishing an ecosystem of partners and capabilities to enable Aatmanirbharta in defence and security.
He stated, "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."
What did Adani Enterprises say?
Jeet Adani, VP, Adani Enterprises, highlighted the reinforcement of convergence in physical, informational, and cognitive tactics due to recent geopolitical events.
He emphasized the significance of intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance platforms across land, air, and naval borders as a key priority for Adani.
Jeet Adani also expressed pride in serving the Indian Navy and meeting their requirements, stating, "We are proud to be able to serve the Indian Navy and their requirements."
