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DRDO High Altitude Platform HAPS explained: the satellite that never goes to space

DRDO High Altitude Platform HAPS explained: the satellite that never goes to space

DRDO's High Altitude Platform HAPS flew to 21 km this week. A simple guide to what a HAPS is, why it flies at 20 km, how the forces could use it, and what must be solved before it enters service.

7/10/2026 | DEFENCE RESEARCH