Indian Army gets DRDO-developed 'Bharat' drones for accurate surveillance along LAC

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has reportedly provided its indigeusly-developed drones to Indian Army amid ongoing border dispute between India and China. unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), Bharat, will help army conduct accurate surveillance in high altitude areas and difficult terrain along Line of Actual Control (LAC).

" Indian Army requires drones for accurate surveillance in ongoing dispute in Eastern Ladakh area. For this, DRDO has provided m with Bharat drones," ANI quoted defence sources as saying.

Bharat drones have been reportedly developed at a Chandigarh-based laboratory of DRDO and are touted as one of world's most agile and lightest surveillance systems. It has been designed to ensure its survival in extreme cold wear conditions of Himalayan region and can provide real-time video transmission during a crucial mission.

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Night vision, Artificial intelligence

It can dodge enemy radars with its stealthy design and can detect humans hiding under deep forest. It is also equipped with advanced night vision capabilities which can help army detect enemy round clock and its artificial intelligence feature can differentiate between friends and foes.

“ small yet powerful drone works automously at any location with great accuracy. unibody biomimetic design with advance release techlogy is a potent combination for surveillance missions", according to DRDO sources.

China’s aggressive behaviour in region has been condemned by several countries including United States, Britain, and Japan. US Defense Secretary Mark Esper recently said that United States is “closely” monitoring situation between India and China at LAC. Japan accused China of pushing its territorial claims amid coronavirus pandemic and spreading propaganda and disinformation as it provides medical aid to combat disease.

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(With Inputs from ANI | Representational Im)