The Indian Navy has officially inducted its first fleet of indigenous surveillance drones developed by DRDO and two private startups. The drones are equipped with night vision, thermal imaging, and extended flight capabilities to operate over coastal areas and in high seas. The commissioning ceremony at INS Hansa in Goa was attended by senior naval officers. The Navy aims to expand the use of drones for anti-piracy, search and rescue, and intelligence gathering across the Indian Ocean Region.