The Indian Air Force has inducted four new Heron Mark-2 drones, which have strike capability and can carry out surveillance along the borders with both China and Pakistan in a single sortie.

• India received these drone from Israel.
• The drones have been deployed at a forward air base in the northern sector.
• The squadron operating the Heron Mark-2 drones is known as the ‘Warden of the North’ and has been carrying out surveillance missions along the borders with both China and Pakistan.
• The drones are equipped with satellite communication links and are the most advanced drones in the armed forces.
• The Heron Mark 2 is a very capable drone.It is capable of longer endurance and has 'beyond line of of sight' capability.