Sunday, 14 January 2024 The initial deadline for DRDO’s Tapas project was August 2016, but there were multiple problems with the increase in the UAV’s “all-up weight” to an unwieldy 2,850kg as well the imported engine and payload issues, which led to several time overruns and cost revision to Rs 1,786 crore. The Tapas-BH (tactical aerial platform for advanced surveillance-beyond horizon) or Tapas-201 drone did clock around 200 flights, which also saw at least two crashes, but could not meet the preliminary services qualitative requirements (PSQRs) that specified “essential and desirable” parameters.
Iran launched drones and missiles at Israel, triggering air raid sirens. The IDF intercepted most projectiles, but some caused damage. US forces also shot down Iranian drones. Neighbouring countries closed airspace, and Israel shut down its airspace. Iran threatened retaliation against any country aiding Israel. Israeli leaders pledged a strong response, convening for a security assessment.
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Sunday, 14 January 2024
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