This news article reports on a significant milestone in the development of India's Combat Air Teaming System (CATS) program.
CATS program overview:
The CATS program involves a network of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), including the Hunter, Alpha, and Warrior, operating alongside the LCA Tejas fighter jet.
The Warrior is designed to penetrate deep into enemy territory and conduct strikes.
The Alpha will be equipped with swarm drones.
Key takeaways:
Successful engine ground run: HAL successfully conducted the engine ground run of a full-scale demonstrator of the CATS-Warrior, a key component of the CATS program.
Indigenous development:
This achievement marks a crucial step towards the development and operationalization of the CATS program, which is expected to significantly enhance India's air combat capabilities.
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