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India.com
13 hours ago
- Business
- India.com
Masterstroke by Modi govt, bad news for Pakistan, China, India inks deal worth Rs 10000 crore to get..., new weapon is capable of...
(Representational image: New Delhi: The Indian government has taken a big decision amid the ongoing Operation Sindoor against Pakistan. The Defense Ministry is going to bring a proposal to buy 3 high-tech spy planes at a cost of Rs 10 thousand crore. These aircraft will provide the Indian Air Force (IAF) with a clear air-to-ground picture to carry out accurate attacks on enemy ground targets (such as radar stations, air defense units and other mobile objects). Defense officials said that this Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (I-STAR) project will be presented for approval in the high-level meeting of the Defense Ministry to be held in the fourth week of June. The I-STAR system provides air-to-ground surveillance to the forces, which helps in carrying out accurate attacks. This spy plane project is being developed by the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO), in which three aircraft will be purchased through open tender from foreign manufacturers like Boeing and Bombardier. The onboard systems installed on the aircraft will be completely indigenous, as DRDO's Center for Airborne Systems has already developed them. Officials said that this system has already been tested. Now they will just be added to the three aircraft that will be purchased and modified. Features of I-STAR system With the completion of the I-STAR system, India will be included in the list of select countries that have such capability. These include America, Britain, Israel and a few other countries. The I-STAR system provides dynamic and time-sensitive targeting capability and plays an important role in fulfilling the country's security goals. This system will help limit the scale and complexity of undetected hostile threats. It has multi-spectral surveillance capability, which can detect, locate and monitor irregular forces. This system will be for intelligence gathering, surveillance, reconnaissance and targeting from stand-off ranges, day and night. These aircraft will operate from large stand-off ranges at high altitudes.
Economic Times
16 hours ago
- Business
- Economic Times
I-STAR: India's eyes in the sky? IAF set to get Rs 10,000 crore indigenous spy planes
IAF to get Rs 10,000 crore indigenous I-STAR spy planes to help in precision strikes against enemy ground targets India's Defence Ministry is set to review a Rs 10,000 crore project. This project aims to acquire three advanced spy planes. These planes will enhance the Indian Air Force's surveillance capabilities. They will provide detailed air-to-ground intelligence. This will enable precision strikes on enemy targets. The ISTAR system will be indigenously developed by DRDO. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads High-tech eyes in the sky with indigenous systems Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Precision strikes from afar, round-the-clock The Indian Air Force is set to receive a major capability boost with the government preparing to clear a Rs 10,000 crore project to acquire cutting-edge I-STAR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance) high-altitude spy planes will allow the IAF to conduct pinpoint strikes on critical enemy targets such as radar sites, mobile air defence units, and command posts — even from stand-off told ANI that the Defence Ministry is expected to take up the proposal later this month at a high-level meeting, amid the Indian military's ongoing Operation Sindoor against I-STAR project involves procuring three advanced aircraft — likely from international aviation giants like Boeing or Bombardier — which will then be fitted with fully indigenous sensor and electronic systems. These onboard surveillance and targeting systems have already been developed and tested by DRDO's Centre for Airborne Systems (CABS).The Indian-built systems will provide multi-spectral surveillance, enabling forces to detect, locate and track enemy assets with precision — day or night, even in complex terrain. Officials said the integration work would be swift since the tech has already been operational, the aircraft will offer a dynamic, real-time picture of the battlefield, making India one of the few countries in the world with such strategic air-to-ground surveillance and strike coordination capabilities. Only a handful of nations — including the United States, United Kingdom, and Israel — currently operate such I-STAR system combines both airborne and ground-based components, and is designed to operate from stand-off ranges at high altitudes. Its job is to assist the IAF in identifying and engaging high-value ground targets without crossing into hostile airspace — an increasingly critical requirement in modern the ability to carry out intelligence gathering, real-time surveillance, targeting, and reconnaissance (ISR), the aircraft will allow India to limit the scale of conflict while neutralizing threats with surgical said this system will not only strengthen India's deterrence capability, but also help in swift retaliation in conflict scenarios, enhancing national security preparedness across borders.
Time of India
17 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
I-STAR: India's eyes in the sky? IAF set to get Rs 10,000 crore indigenous spy planes
The Indian Air Force is set to receive a major capability boost with the government preparing to clear a Rs 10,000 crore project to acquire cutting-edge I-STAR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance) aircraft. These high-altitude spy planes will allow the IAF to conduct pinpoint strikes on critical enemy targets such as radar sites, mobile air defence units, and command posts — even from stand-off ranges. Sources told ANI that the Defence Ministry is expected to take up the proposal later this month at a high-level meeting, amid the Indian military's ongoing Operation Sindoor against Pakistan. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Elegant New Scooters For Seniors In 2024: The Prices May Surprise You Mobility Scooter | Search Ads Learn More Undo High-tech eyes in the sky with indigenous systems The I-STAR project involves procuring three advanced aircraft — likely from international aviation giants like Boeing or Bombardier — which will then be fitted with fully indigenous sensor and electronic systems. These onboard surveillance and targeting systems have already been developed and tested by DRDO's Centre for Airborne Systems (CABS). The Indian-built systems will provide multi-spectral surveillance, enabling forces to detect, locate and track enemy assets with precision — day or night, even in complex terrain. Officials said the integration work would be swift since the tech has already been proven. Live Events Once operational, the aircraft will offer a dynamic, real-time picture of the battlefield, making India one of the few countries in the world with such strategic air-to-ground surveillance and strike coordination capabilities. Only a handful of nations — including the United States, United Kingdom, and Israel — currently operate such platforms. Precision strikes from afar, round-the-clock The I-STAR system combines both airborne and ground-based components, and is designed to operate from stand-off ranges at high altitudes. Its job is to assist the IAF in identifying and engaging high-value ground targets without crossing into hostile airspace — an increasingly critical requirement in modern warfare. With the ability to carry out intelligence gathering, real-time surveillance, targeting, and reconnaissance (ISR), the aircraft will allow India to limit the scale of conflict while neutralizing threats with surgical precision. Officials said this system will not only strengthen India's deterrence capability, but also help in swift retaliation in conflict scenarios, enhancing national security preparedness across borders.
