Indian Navy Chief unveils Indigenous Drishti 10 Starliner Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

In a significant milestone, Indian Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar revealed the first-ever indigenous Drishti 10 Starliner Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) in a ceremony held in Hyderabad. This cutting-edge UAV, crafted by Adani Defence and Aerospace, marks a crucial step towards bolstering India's self-reliance in Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) technology and maritime supremacy.

Presided Over by Chief Guest Admiral R Hari Kumar: The flag-off ceremony, presided over by Admiral R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff, commended Adani Group's dedication in aligning its strategies with Navy requirements. He praised the establishment of a collaborative ecosystem to achieve 'Atmanirbharta' in defense and security.

Admiral R Hari Kumar's Commendation

Admiral Praises Indigenous Efforts:"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," declared Admiral R Hari Kumar.

Telangana Minister Extends Congratulations

D Sridhar Babu Applauds Adani Defence and Aerospace:Minister of Industries and Commerce, IT, Electronics, and Legislative Affairs of Telangana, D Sridhar Babu, extended congratulations to the Adani Defence and Aerospace team for creating a dynamic ecosystem for unmanned systems.

Indian Army's support for Drishti-10 drones

Lieutenant General Ajay Suri's Insight: Lieutenant General Ajay Suri, Director General of Army Aviation, highlighted the joint efforts of the Indian Navy and Indian Army, both placing orders for two Drishti-10 drones to meet the growing demand for satellite communication-enabled drones.

Jeet Adani's perspective on geopolitical events

VP of Adani Enterprises Speaks Out: Jeet Adani, VP of Adani Enterprises, emphasized the significance of intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance platforms across land, air, and naval borders. He expressed pride in serving the Indian Navy and contributing to India's global presence in defense exports.

CEO Hails a Watershed Moment: Ashish Rajvanshi, CEO of Adani Defence and Aerospace, hailed the handover of the Drishti 10 Starliner UAV as a watershed moment in their journey towards self-sufficiency and indigenization. He credited their timely delivery to robust quality management processes and excellent support from partners.

Key features of Drishti 10 Starliner UAV

Advanced ISR Platform: The Drishti 10 Starliner, an advanced ISR platform with 36 hours of endurance and a 450 kg payload capacity, holds NATO's STANAG 4671 certification for airworthiness. Cleared to fly in both segregated and unsegregated airspace, the UAV will soon be transported to Porbandar for induction into naval maritime operations.

Adani aerospace park's contribution to Indigenization

Private-Sector Assembly Line:Adani Aerospace Park, India's inaugural private-sector final assembly line for military-grade unmanned systems, played a vital role in achieving over 70% indigenization. Adani Defence and Aerospace, a part of the Adani Group, stands as a pioneer in designing, developing, and manufacturing state-of-the-art defense products.

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