DAC Clearance To Weaponize And Incorporate Satellite Communication Upgrade of Heron UAVs On The Anvil

The three services operate a large number of Israeli Heron MALE UAVs. A major upgrade to weaponize and incorporate satellite communication on these UAVs, estimated to cost ₹21,000 crore, has been pending for several years. Following the study, officials have expressed confidence that this will now get cleared.In June, the Defence Ministry cleared the procurement of 31 MQ-9B UAVs from General