MANUFACTURING OF UNMANNED AIRCRAFT ‘LAKSHYA'

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LOK SABHA

India has manufactured the Unmanned Aircraft ‘Lakshya to cater to the needs of the country. Limited Series Production has commenced at Aeronautical Development Establishment, with support from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited to meet the urgent requirements of Services.

On successful development Indian Air Force and Indian Navy have inducted ‘Lakshya’. The delivery for Army is planned in 2002-2003. Five aircraft with ground launch and control equipment are under manufacture for Army. Each aircraft is costing approximately Rs. 205 lakhs. Government plans to sell these aircrafts to other countries.

The efforts in this regard have not yet resulted in the sale orders from any country.

This information was given by the Defence Minister Shri George Fernandes in a written reply to Shri Thawar Chand Gehlot in Lok Sabha today.