Question : DEVELOPMENT OF UAV



(a) whether the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Rustom-2 being developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation is likely to be helpful in internal security and check the activities of terrorists and naxalites; and

(b) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF DEFENCE (SHRI A.K. ANTONY)

(a) & (b): Yes, Madam. Rustom-2 is a Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). Since it has payloads for day and night as well as surveillance missions in adverse weather conditions; payloads for Electronic Intelligence & Communication Intelligence, it is likely to be helpful in monitoring terrorist and naxalite activities.