India tests high-altitude pseudo-satellite vehicle HAPS | Boost to border surveillance

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can pakistan make one of its own ? if not, then what are challenges ? plus how Pak will tackle with this?

These are extremely low RCS objects flying at extremely high altitudes, I doubt there is any conventional way possible to destroy them other than E/W.

 

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can pakistan make one of its own ? if not, then what are challenges ? plus how Pak will tackle with this?

Zero, null & void.

 

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A potential breakthrough in surveillance technology, this might be the first solar-powered drone equipped with a SAR payload capable of operating at extremely high altitudes. The primary goal is to develop a full-scale UAV that can maintain a persistent presence at over 25 km above mean sea level, delivering continuous, comprehensive situational awareness.

This shows if India decides to become a drone power its just like playing a video game for her..... solar power enabled drone that goes 25 kms above sea level.....

drone technology might be something big achievement for nations like Turkiye but for us it's like a ghar ki kheti.... jab jee chahega uga lenge..... hats off to the team that developed this.....

 

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Time to celebrate with this beautiful song....

 

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This shows if India decides to become a drone power its just like playing a video game for her..... solar power enabled drone that goes 25 kms above sea level.....

drone technology might be something big achievement for nations like Turkiye but for us it's like a ghar ki kheti.... jab jee chahega uga lenge..... hats off to the team that developed this.....

With continued investment and innovation, drone technology in India can indeed become akin to "ghar ki kheti," easily cultivated and rapidly advanced to meet various strategic, commercial, and environmental needs. Indian scientists and engineers have demonstrated remarkable dedication and skill, positioning the country to leverage drones across various important sectors.

 

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NewSpace Research & Technologies, a start-up founded and owned by Sqn Ldr Sameer Joshi (retd) has also set a national endurance record with it's own HAPS prototype flying for 27 hours.

So we basically have 2 HAPS prototypes flying currently.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1791009454663581723

 

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The Eyes of the HAPS

https://twitter.com/x/status/1792893035753418969