Geo tv newsSoon, there will be only one rocket booster in the native developed High Velocity Expendable Air Target (HEAT), Abhyas, Defense Research Development Organization (DRDO) officials confirmed on Thursday. - Advertisement -The aerial target aircraft, Abhyas, is currently launched using twin thrusters that provide initial acceleration to the aerial vehicle. It is designed to meet Army and Air Force requirements for gunnery practice, air combat and battleship target practice. Based on the request from the user agencies of the Army and Air Force, we are working to create a rocket to improve efficiency. The demand for aerial targets is huge in the international market and India spends a lot on importing drones / aerial target aircraft.

Source: Indian Express March 16, 2023 19:17 UTC