MCQs 2026

The ELINT systems can intercept and analyze electronic emissions from vessels, providing valuable intelligence on their activities and intentions.

The long-term vision includes further upgrades to the UAVs, incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) for automated target recognition and data analysis, further enhancing their operational effectiveness.

The development and deployment of these indigenous or co-developed drones underscore India's growing self-reliance in defense technology.

The advanced radar systems onboard can detect small vessels and even periscopes of submarines, significantly enhancing the Navy's anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capabilities.

The induction involves the deployment of drones capable of long-endurance flights and high-resolution imaging, significantly enhancing the Indian Navy and Coast Guard's ability to monitor India's vast coastline and Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).

The enhanced surveillance capabilities will be crucial for safeguarding India's trade routes, preventing piracy, and responding effectively to maritime emergencies.

The use of UAVs offers a cost-effective and efficient alternative to traditional manned surveillance platforms, allowing for persistent monitoring over large areas.

These advanced UAVs are designed to operate in challenging maritime environments and can carry sophisticated payloads, including electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) sensors, maritime surveillance radar, and electronic intelligence (ELINT) systems.

The induction involves the deployment of drones capable of long-endurance flights and high-resolution imaging, significantly enhancing the Indian Navy and Coast Guard's ability to monitor India's vast coastline and Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).

In a significant move to bolster its maritime surveillance capabilities, India has begun the phased induction of advanced unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).