Why in News?
India has taken a major step in strengthening its defence capabilities by approving a ₹39,000 crore project to develop advanced stealth drones. These drones, known as Ghatak, will significantly enhance the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) strike capabilities using indigenous technology.
What is the Ghatak Project?
- The Ghatak is an unmanned stealth combat aerial vehicle (UCAV).
- It is also referred to as the Remotely Piloted Strike Aircraft (RPSA) programme.
- Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
- Designed mainly for deep penetration strike missions in hostile territories.
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