Added on October 20, 2022
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Army to procure 1,000 surveillance copters, 80 mini remotely piloted aircraft
New Delhi, Oct 20 (PTI) The Indian Army on Thursday began the process to procure 80 mini remotely piloted aircraft systems and 1,000 surveillance copters to bolster its overall surveillance apparatus along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China.
Officials said the mini remotely piloted aircraft is an ideal multi-sensor system to carry out day and night surveillance and target detection in high-altitude regions.
The last date for submission of bids for the remotely piloted aircraft programme is November 16.