Army to get drones for covert operations behind enemy lines

Launching yet another drone acquisition project, the Army is now looking to induct 750 mini remotely-piloted aerial vehicles (RPAVS) for its elite Para-Special Forces to execute covert missions behind enemy lines.

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"The current volatile situation along the northern borders with China warrants expeditious procurement of RPAVS," the Army said on Tuesday. The man portable RPAVS, each weighing less than 2-kg with an endurance of 30 minutes, will be acquired through the fast-track procedure under emergency procurements in the 'Buy Indian' category.

"The RPAVS will be force multipliers as potent situational awareness devices to provide day-and-night surveillance, along with the ability to scan the target area and provide a processed 3D scanned image of the target to execute special missions," an officer said.