DRDO Successfully Tests Indigenous High-Altitude Airship at 21 Kilometres
· India · Zee News, Times of India, The Hindu
The Defence Research and Development Organisation successfully flight-tested an indigenous High-Altitude Airship at an altitude of 21 kilometres. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO scientists, the Indian Air Force, public sector undertakings, and industry partners on the milestone. The successful trial marks a significant advancement in India's stratospheric platform capabilities for surveillance and communication. Specific operational deployment timelines for the airship have not yet been announced by the defence ministry. The project involves close collaboration between domestic manufacturing partners and military research divisions.
Why it matters
The successful test bolsters India's indigenous defence manufacturing and enhances long-duration stratospheric surveillance capabilities for the armed forces.
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