Indigenous Development of UAV

December 14, 2009

Lok Sabha

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) will be taking up indigenous development of Medium Altitude Long Endurance, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) against confirmed Qualitative Requirements (QRs) to meet Tri-Services requirements. The UAV has been named RUSTOM-H. Indian Industry would be the development-cum-production partner for this programme. The project is proposed to be completed in 78 months after formal sanction.

This information was given by Defence Minister AK Antony in a written reply to Prabodh Panda and MB Rajesh in Lok Sabha today.