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Why in the News?
The Indian Army has announced two significant events, HIM-DRONE-A-THON 2 and HIMTECH-2024, aimed at advancing military technologies for operations in high-altitude areas.
About HIM-DRONE-A-THON 2
- HIM-DRONE-A-THON 2 is scheduled to take place at Wari La, near Leh on 17-18 September 2024.
- This event serves as a platform for the Indian Drone Industry to demonstrate drone solutions tailored for high-altitude areas, where the Indian Army frequently operates.
- The event will be conducted under actual terrain and environmental conditions at altitudes ranging from 4,000 to 5,000 meters to test the drones’ performance in realistic scenarios.
- Indigenous drone manufacturers are invited to participate, demonstrating various drone types, including:
- Surveillance drones
- Loitering munitions
- Logistics drones
- Swarm drones
- Drones with specialized roles and payloads, such as Electronic Warfare, Synthetic Aperture Radar, Communication Intelligence, and Electronic Intelligence.
HIMTECH-2024: Advancing High-Altitude Technologies
- HIMTECH-2024 will follow HIM-DRONE-A-THON 2.
- It is conceptualized to discuss, demonstrate, and explore new opportunities for the development and integration of technologies for high-altitude military operations.
- It has been organized in collaboration with FICCI (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry).
- It will highlight the latest technologies and systems developed to meet the operational requirements along India’s Northern Borders.
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