India successfully carried out the first flight test of the Stratospheric Airship Platform created by DRDO, achieving an elevation of 17 km
Regarding the Stratospheric Airship Platform:
What does the Stratospheric Airship Platform refer to?
A buoyant, high-altitude airship intended for functioning in the stratosphere (~17 km elevation) for prolonged surveillance and observation tasks.
Created By: Aerial Delivery Research and Development Organization (ADRDE), Agra
Beneath the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
Goals of the Test:
Main Characteristics:
Uses & Strategic Importance:
ISR Capability Enhancement: Enhances India’s Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance functions for military and emergency response.
Earth Monitoring: Aids in border oversight, coastal watch, and detailed atmospheric detection.
Inexpensive Substitute for Satellites: Provides continuous coverage without the need for expensive satellite launch expenses.
Dual-Use Possibility: Can aid in civilian applications such as disaster response, communication networks, and environmental observation.
Strategic Autonomy: Positions India among select countries possessing native high-altitude airship technology, essential in light of increasing border dangers.
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