Bad news for Pakistan, China, Bangladesh as India developing Combat Air Teaming System (CATS) Warriors, they are dangerous because…

Bad news for Pakistan, China, Bangladesh: The recent tensions between India and Pakistan witnessed an unprecedented level of air combat that the two countries have ever seen. The air combat was not only limited to long or short range missiles but also drones. Moreover, if reports are to be believed, the future will have more air struggles where targeting the enemies in air would be the most significant part of the conflict. With the development of Combat Air Teaming System (CATS) Warrior by HAL, the Indian Airforce has taken a step forward in the direction of air superiority.

Combat Air Teaming System (CATS) Warrior

Combat Air Teaming System (CATS) Warrior is a futuristic unmanned wingman drone which can perform multiple tasks, such as scouting, absorbing enemy fire, and attacking targets. Demonstrated by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, the drone is intended to be similar to the Boeing Ghost Bat and other ‘loyal wingman’ drones.

One of the most useful features of the HAL developed drone is that it can be controlled by a mothership aircraft. In addition to this, it is also capable of returning to base after missions, which makes it multi-usable.

About HAL Cats Warrior

Also, in high-risk scenarios, the drone can also be directed to crash into critical targets. The drone features stealth capabilities, internal weapon bays, and advanced avionics. HAL Cats Warrior will be a non-human-crewed aircraft. The autonomous wing will make the warrior capable of taking off and landing from Earth and in the sea from an aircraft carrier.

The Combat Air Teaming System (CATS) Warrior is expected to join with the existing combat platforms of the IAF, such as Texas, Su-30 MKI, and Jaguar very soon.

HAL to deliver 12 LCA Mk1A fighter jets to IAF

In another significant update, public sector military aircraft manufacturer Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd announced that it expects to deliver as many as 12 LCA Mk1A fighter jets to the Indian Air Force this year, following the commencement of delivery of engines from US tech giant GE, as per a report carried by IANS news agency.

(With inputs from agencies)

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