India test flies drone ‘Lakshya’

NEW DELHI—India’s pilotless target aircraft ‘Lakshya’ was flight tested from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur, about 15 km from Balasore on Wednesday The aircraft which is equipped with a digitally controlled “improved engine” performed “discreet aerial reconnaissance” of battlefield and target acquisition, media reports said. ‘Lakshya’ had been tested several times in the past, but today’s test was conducted to further check its engine viability and duration enhancement. Indian Air Force has been using it since 2000.

—Agencies