ADA to use N-LCA prototypes as testbed for future manned and unmanned teaming programs for Aircraft Carrier Ops

Source : Indian Defence Updates (IDU)

Naval LCA prototype (Image Credit: CMDE J A Maolankar)

The Director of the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) has said that the NP-1 and NP-2 Naval Tejas prototypes will now be modified to become test beds for the Manned/Unmanned Teaming program.

The Indian Navy and Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) have also discussed developing Unmanned Fighter jets for Aircraft Carrier operations that can be used for strike missions alongside manned fighter jets like the TEDBF and Rafale-Marine.