13th August, 2003
Ministry of Defence


INDUCTION OF LAKSHYA IN IAF


RAJYA SABHA

The Indigenously designed and developed Pilot-less Target Aircraft - Lakshya has been successfully test fired from the Interim Test Range. Five Lakshyas have been delivered for induction into the Indian Air Force as per their requirements.

This remotely controlled aircraft is designed for training of missile and gun crews for firing practice against a simulated enemy aircraft.

This information was given by the Defence Minister Shri George Fernandes in a written reply to Miss Mabel Rebello in Rajya Sabha today.

   
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