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India, USA Track 1.5 Dialogue Next Week to Push Ties After PM Modi’s Visit

The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum with over 300 private sector executives, global CEOs, and the U.S. and Indian government leaders who are committed to creating the most powerful strategic partnership between the US & India will convene in New Delhi on October 21. The summit is significant in the backdrop of PM Narendra Modi’s recent US visit and prospective Indo-US trade deal.

Make in India: Army Contemplating Use of Indigenous ‘Mule’ Drones for High Altitude Logistics

Such specialized load-carrying ‘mule’ drones shall be required to carry about 20 to 50 Kg payload, and are to be capable of operating up to 20,000 feet above MSL. An endurance of approximately 6 to 8 hours is desired for these drones so as to achieve a minimum 10km flight range. These highly specialized drones are expected to be heavily ruggedized to near Military Grade so as to bear the adverse atmospheric conditions and still be able to complete two to four sorties daily,” Milind Kulshreshtha, C4I and Drone expert.

How the Saras Aircraft will be A Game-Changer

In just four more years, Saras Mk2 will obtain final certification. Their induction into the Indian Air Force (IAF) will begin from 2024. It is encouraging that the IAF has already committed to the induction of 15 such aircraft for various applications such as troop movement, VIP transport and supply roles during emergency situations.