Indian Navy UAV crashes near Porbandar, Gujarat; no casualties reported
An Indian Navy Drishti-10 unmanned aerial vehicle crashed into a field near Porbandar, Gujarat, during a training sortie. No injuries or property damage were reported, and an investigation into the cause is underway.
Why it matters
The incident involves military hardware and highlights the operational risks associated with the increasing use of UAVs in defense training.
NEW DELHI: An Indian Navy unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) crashed into an open field near Gujarat's Porbandar city during a training sortie on Wednesday, with no casualties or damage to property reported, PTI reported, quoting officials.Confirming the incident, the Indian Navy said the crashed aircraft was a Drishti-10 uncrewed aerial vehicle."Indian Navy confirms the crash of Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle Drishti-10, off Porbandar airfield during a training sortie this afternoon. NO INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE has been reported on ground. The cause of the incident is being investigated," the Navy spokesperson said in a post on X.The cause of the crash is under investigation, the Navy added.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.
The report is a straightforward factual account of a military incident based on official statements.
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