India builds its own drone boat, joins elite club of USV makers

Pune-based private defense startup Sagar Defense Engineering developed an indigenous unmanned surface vessel for the Indian Navy. The drone boat, designed for surveillance and hazardous missions, was displayed at the Swalamban exhibition in Delhi. This development places India among a select group of nations, including the US, China, and Israel, capable of manufacturing such autonomous maritime systems.

Source: India builds its own drone boat, joins elite club of USV makers — India Today

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