April 5, 2026
  • The Indian Coast Guard has concluded maiden contract for ten multicopter drones to boost marine surveillance and interdiction capabilities.
  • This is in consonance with Government’s policy of embracing drone technology.
  • Defence Ministry said these drones are capable of being launched from ships whilst underway, as well as shore stations.
  • These drones are going to assist in search and rescue, both by day as well as night. The Coast Guard plans to induct one hundred additional drones by 2025.
  • This will meet the growing challenges in India’s Maritime Zones and Search and Rescue Region.

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