Indian Army Inducts Drishti 10 Starliner UAV.

Defence | Dated: 20 Feb 2026

The Indian Army formally inducted the Drishti 10 Starliner Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) into its aviation corps. Manufactured by Adani Defence and Aerospace, the indigenous medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) drone will significantly boost intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • The drone has an endurance of 36 hours and a 450 kg payload capacity.
  • It is based on the Israeli Hermes 900 platform.
  • It will be deployed in the northern sector borders.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • UAV: Drishti 10 Starliner.
  • Maker: Adani Defence.
  • User: Indian Army.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which company manufactured the Drishti 10 Starliner UAV that was recently inducted into the Indian Army?

Correct Answer: Adani Defence and Aerospace

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Adani Defence

  • CEO – Ashish Rajvanshi
  • Focus – Unmanned Systems