UPSC Notes

Khagantak-243 is associated with India's defence technology and unmanned aerial systems. Such systems are important in modern warfare because drones can provide surveillance, targeting and tactical support.

Key Pointers

  • Category: Defence & Technology
  • Associated with unmanned aerial technology.
  • UAVs can be used for:
    • Intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance
    • Target acquisition
    • Battlefield monitoring
  • India's defence sector is increasingly focusing on indigenous drone technologies.
  • Counter-drone systems are being developed alongside offensive UAV capabilities.

Prelims Focus: UAV → surveillance → reconnaissance → precision operations.