India's Current & Future UAVs & UCAVs

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Post in thread 'Ghatak UAV/UCAV' https://defenceforumbharat.com/threads/ghatak-uav-ucav.246/post-159430

 

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These are for surveillance. Very cheap drone . I bet archer drone is cheaper given the Tapas drone which is bigger costs only rs 40-45 crores . So archer I guess ll be far cheaper than TB2 . Now compare that to cost of predator drone which we are paying 4 billion dollars for 31 drone . Of course predator fly high and lasts longer , but still 4 billion dollars .

MQ9B with SkyGuardian and SeaGuardian upgrade potential are world class force multipliers. If MQ9B are used as Tapas & Heron or as UCAV then they will be placed in unwarranted risk. They can be easily shot down as seen in Houthis theatre.

The 15 MQ9B navy ones could replace or support KA-31s for carrier launched AEW role, along with ASW role.