Boost for aerial surveillance: DRDO conducts flight-trial of high-altitude platform
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Tue, 6 October 2026
2 reports- Times of India11:18first to report
The Defence Research and Development Organisation successfully conducted a flight trial of a high-altitude platform, reaching an impressive altitude of 21 kilometers and sustaining flight at 20 kilometers for over thirty minutes. This platform is aimed at enhancing long-endurance aerial surveillance and intelligence gathering. Flight data analysis revealed that it met performance expectations. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hailed this development as a significant step toward India's...
- Times of India14:31
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully executed its first live jump with the advanced high-altitude parachute system in Nyoma, from a height of 16,000 feet. This successful jump verified the parachute's effectiveness for mass drops, ensuring safety at high altitudes. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commended this milestone as a testament to Aatmanirbhar Bharat, showcasing the synergy of India's defence entities.