Heron drones, inducted by Indian forces for enhancing their surveillan

Heron drones, inducted by Indian forces for enhancing their surveillance capabilities, are acquired from

USA
Russia
Israel
Japan
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UPSC CAPF – 2021
The Heron drones, which are Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) used by Indian forces for surveillance and reconnaissance, are acquired from Israel. Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is the manufacturer of these drones.
Heron drones are medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) UAVs. India operates a fleet of Heron drones.
India has been acquiring defence equipment from Israel for several years, including surveillance platforms, missiles, and radar systems. The Heron drones are a significant part of India’s aerial surveillance capabilities, particularly along borders.