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India's Air Force to Acquire HAPS Drones for Long-Duration High-Altitude Surveillance

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The Indian Air Force is planning to acquire High Altitude Pseudo Satellites (HAPS), a class of advanced surveillance drones. These aircraft will operate at an altitude of 20 kilometres, enabling continuous intelligence gathering over large areas for weeks at a time. Powered by solar energy, HAPS technology fills the operational gap between conventional aircraft and orbiting satellites. India is also pursuing domestic development of HAPS, with DRDO and NAL having already conducted successful trials. The move is expected to significantly enhance the military's reconnaissance and monitoring capabilities.

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