SOURCE: RAUNAK KUNDE / NEWS BEAT / IDRW.ORG
Solar Group has received approval for developing a Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) drone, a significant step forward in India’s efforts to bolster its defence capabilities. This new program, being closely overseen by the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force (IAF), is poised to provide India with advanced surveillance and reconnaissance that will enhance its operational readiness.
The Solar Group, as part of its commitment to meeting the requirements of the Indian Armed Forces, plans to work closely with the military to ensure the drone is equipped with the latest technologies and features that the forces need. The Indian Army and IAF will jointly define the technical specifications for the MALE drone, with both services collaborating on setting the design and performance criteria for the system. The final product will be tailored to meet the specific demands and expectations of the Indian defence forces.
Once the draft technical specifications are finalized, Solar Group will begin work on the program’s development. However, the company has not yet officially confirmed whether it will rely entirely on its in-house engineering team or seek external technical assistance from major foreign aerospace companies. What is certain, however, is that Solar Group plans to leverage the expertise and resources of the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) in a bid to shorten the development timeline.
The DRDO’s involvement will likely be crucial in providing Solar Group with critical technology transfer (ToT) for systems that have already been developed within India, allowing the company to tap into existing technologies and reduce the time and cost involved in developing the MALE drone from scratch. Sources familiar with the program indicated to idrw.org that Solar Group’s strategy is to incorporate these pre-existing solutions into the drone’s design, thereby enhancing its overall efficiency and performance while supporting the nation’s defence technology ecosystem.
As the development progresses, further details on the technical specifications and design features will likely be released. For now, the collaboration sets the stage for a cutting-edge UAV that will serve India’s strategic needs for years to come.
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