Current Affairs - Defence - Discussion

India has joined the Eurodrone (MALE RPAS) programme as an observer, marking a significant step in international defence cooperation. This €7.1 billion initiative, led by Airbus Defence and Space and managed by OCCAR, focuses on various advanced capabilities like intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance (ISTAR). With payload capabilities of up to 2.3 tonnes and endurance of 40 hours, Eurodrone aims to bolster maritime surveillance, anti-submarine warfare, and early warning systems.