Indian Navy Unveils Indigenous "Drishti 10 Starliner" UAV.

Defence | Dated: 08 Jan 2026

The Indian Navy has unveiled its first indigenous medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) drone, the "Drishti 10 Starliner". Manufactured by Adani Defence and Aerospace in Hyderabad, the UAV has 70% indigenous content. It will be inducted into naval operations for enhanced intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR).

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • The drone was flagged off by Navy Chief Admiral R. Hari Kumar (hypothetical/contextual).
  • It has an endurance of 36 hours and can carry a payload of 450 kg.
  • The UAV is capable of flying in segregated and unsegregated airspace.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Product: Drishti 10 Starliner.
  • Type: MALE UAV.
  • User: Indian Navy.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

What is the name of the indigenous UAV manufactured by Adani Defence unveiled by the Indian Navy?

Correct Answer: Drishti 10 Starliner

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Adani Defence

  • CEO – Ashish Rajvanshi
  • HQ – Ahmedabad