CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Drone Federation of India (DFI) and the Army Design Bureau (ADB) signed a memorandum of understanding to accelerate drone technology development and indigenisation in the drone ecosystem in the country at a time when the world is witnessing a swift transition from traditional warfare to a technology-driven one.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Indian Army in collaboration with the Drone Federation of India has launched the ‘Him Drone-a-thon’ programme on 08 August 22.

Detailed explanation-3: -Netra autonomous UAV This is the first such success story where a private player demonstrated capabilities for manufacturing military-grade drones. Netra UAV has been deployed over 700 systems including with the Indian Army, Navy, and Indian Air Force among others. Ideaforge can produce 10 UAVs per month.

Detailed explanation-4: -The DRDO has developed the multi-copter with payload capacity of 5 kg to 25 kg and is working on increasing the capacity up to 30 kg, he said. The multi-copter can carry out autonomous missions with waypoint navigation up to 5 km radius.

Detailed explanation-5: -’Varuna’ country’s first human-carrying drone, developed by the Indian startup Sagar Defence Engineering, will soon be inducted into Indian Navy.