Recently, the Army has received Sabal 20 logistics drones from EndureAir Systems, a private company incubated at IIT Kanpur for deployment in the Eastern sector.

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• In another development, the IIT Kanpur announced a major advancement in stealth technology by launching the Metamaterial Surface Cloaking System — Anālakshya.

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Eastern Sector The Eastern sector is part of the India China Border which extends through the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim. This sector is contentious.  China claims Arunachal Pradesh as part of “South Tibet”.

About Sabal 20

• The Sabal-20 is an electric unmanned helicopter that operates using variable pitch technology.
• Key Features:
  • Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) Technology: The drone is equipped with advanced VTOL technology.
  • Stealth Features:
    • The drone operates at low revolutions per minute (RPM), which reduces noise and enhances stealth in sensitive missions.
  • Advanced Capabilities:
    • It features cutting-edge autonomous flight technology, enabling reliable operations even when it is beyond the line of sight of the operator.
• Applications:
  • The Sabal-20 is ideal for precision logistics in remote and rugged areas.
  • It can be deployed for high-altitude missions and long-distance deliveries.
  • Its stealth capabilities make it particularly useful for sensitive military operations.

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Anālakshya Metamaterial Surface Cloaking System (MSCS)

• The Anālakshya MSCS is a stealth technology developed by IIT Kanpur.
  • Stealth technology, also known as Low Observable (LO) technology, is a crucial aspect of modern military aviation, designed to make aircraft less detectable by radar, infrared, sonar, and other detection methods.
• This technology has been licensed to Meta Tattva Systems Pvt. Ltd. for manufacturing and deployment.
• Applications:
  • The Anālakshya MSCS is designed to enhance stealth capabilities in military operations.
  • It offers effective protection against radar-guided threats, including missiles, and significantly reduces detectability by radar systems.

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