Insta
Indian Army Deploys New Heron Drones For Surveillance Operations Along LAC In Eastern Ladakh: Report
Swarajya Staff
Dec 01, 2021, 10:04 AM | Updated 10:05 AM IST
Save & read from anywhere!
Bookmark stories for easy access on any device or the Swarajya app.
Indian Army’s surveillance capabilities have received a big boost with the delivery of the advanced Israeli Heron drones, which have been purchased by the force under its emergency financial powers to keep an eye on Chinese PLA's activities in eastern Ladakh sector.
These drones are reportedly much more advanced than the Herons present in the current inventory. Moreover, their anti-jamming capability is also said to be much better in comparison to the previous versions.
“The advanced Heron drones have arrived in the country and are being deployed for surveillance operations in the eastern Ladakh sector,” a senior source from the government was quoted in a report by ANI.
These drones have been procured under the emergency financial powers granted by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi-led government to the armed forces.
Accordingly, the defence forces can now purchase equipment and systems amounting to Rs 500 crore in order to augment their warfighting capabilities.
Using this provision, the Indian Navy has also leased a couple of Predator drones from the American firm General Atomics whereas the Air Force has acquired several long-range precision-guided artillery shells, anti-tank guided missiles, the Hammer air to ground standoff missiles amongst other equipment.
The defence forces have been working proactively to procure drones in the wake of the ongoing heightened tensions with China across the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
Save & read from anywhere!
Bookmark stories for easy access on any device or the Swarajya app.
Introducing ElectionsHQ + 50 Ground Reports Project
The 2024 elections might seem easy to guess, but there are some important questions that shouldn't be missed.
Do freebies still sway voters? Do people prioritise infrastructure when voting? How will Punjab vote?
The answers to these questions provide great insights into where we, as a country, are headed in the years to come.
Swarajya is starting a project with an aim to do 50 solid ground stories and a smart commentary service on WhatsApp, a one-of-a-kind. We'd love your support during this election season.
Click below to contribute.