Indian Navy Drishti Drones: Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi has confirmed that the Navy is bringing in 10 Drishti 10 Medium Altitude Long Endurance Remotely Piloted Aircraft. These drones will help the Navy keep a close watch over large ocean areas for a long time without stopping.
This move will make it easier for the Navy to track activities far from the coast. It will also help India protect its sea routes and national interests in the Indian Ocean region.
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What is the Drishti 10?
The Drishti 10 Starliner is a modern unmanned aircraft made in India by Adani Defence & Aerospace. It is an advanced drone that can fly for more than 36 hours at a time. It can operate at heights of up to 30,000 feet and cover very long distances over the sea.
The drone comes with strong tools that help it observe the sea clearly. It has cameras, smart radar, and signal listening systems. These tools allow the drone to spot ships, submarines, and other activity from a long distance. Because it does not need a pilot onboard, the Drishti 10 can stay in the air for long hours without fatigue, making it ideal for long and tough missions.
The drone is based on the well-known Hermes 900 Starliner but is now built in Hyderabad with major technology transfer.
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First Drone Active
Admiral Tripathi said the Navy has already made the first Drishti 10 fully active. Trained naval teams are now flying the drone regularly. They are using it to learn daily operations and carry out Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance missions. This early use is helping the Navy smoothly add the drone into real missions across important sea zones.
The plan to induct 10 such drones shows a clear shift toward unmanned systems. These drones will help spot dangers early and support missions like anti-submarine warfare, search and rescue, and tracking targets beyond the visible range.
