SOURCE: RAUNAK KUNDE / NEWS BEAT / IDRW.ORG
The Indian Navy is looking to bolster its surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities with the development of an indigenous Naval Aerial Robotic System (NARS). This ambitious project aims to create a modular Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) capable of operating from aircraft carriers.
The NARS is envisioned as a versatile platform with a modular design, allowing for customization based on mission requirements. Key components include the airframe, engine, flight control unit (FCU), navigation system (incorporating the Indian Navigation Satellite System, NAVIC), artificial intelligence for target acquisition and decision-making, and the ability to swarm for enhanced reconnaissance. The system will be equipped with a variety of modular payloads to adapt to different operational scenarios.
The Indian Navy has tentatively expressed a requirement for 10 NARS systems, highlighting the strategic importance of this project. This development underscores the country’s growing emphasis on unmanned systems and indigenous technology in the defense sector.
By developing the NARS, India aims to reduce its reliance on foreign UAVs and strengthen its self-reliance in critical defense technologies. The system is expected to provide the Indian Navy with a significant edge in intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance operations.
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