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The Indian Air Force conducted an Industry Outreach Programme at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, to engage with stakeholders and share its long-term capability requirements in the field of unmanned and autonomous systems. The programme was chaired by Air Marshal Premkumar K, VM, VSM, Director General (Weapon Systems), Air Headquarters. The Indian Air Force has released the 'IAF Unmanned and Autonomous Systems Roadmap', which envisages a layered and networked family of unmanned systems.
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On which date did the Indian Air Force conduct an Industry Outreach Programme at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi?
The Indian Air Force conducted an Industry Outreach Programme at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on 21 October 2026. This event was part of the Indian Air Force's efforts to engage with the industry on unmanned and autonomous systems.
Consider the following statements regarding Indian Air Force Unmanned and Autonomous Systems Roadmap: 1. The Indian Air Force (IAF) released the 'IAF Unmanned and Autonomous Systems Roadmap' in 2025. 2. The roadmap envisages a layered and networked family of unmanned systems. 3. The Indian Air Force (IAF) aims to accelerate innovation, encourage collaborative development, and translate emerging technologies into credible operational capabilities. How many of the above statements are correct?
Statement 1 is false because the roadmap was released in 2026, not 2025. Statement 2 is true because it is directly mentioned in the roadmap provisions. Statement 3 is true because it is also mentioned in the roadmap provisions as one of the goals of the Indian Air Force.
Consider the following two statements: Statement-I: The Indian Air Force (IAF) released the 'IAF Unmanned and Autonomous Systems Roadmap' to accelerate innovation and encourage collaborative development. Statement-II: The roadmap aims to accelerate innovation, encourage collaborative development, and translate emerging technologies into credible operational capabilities. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Statement 1 is true because it is a paraphrased version of the actual goal of the roadmap. Statement 2 is also true and provides more details about the goal. Statement 2 explains why Statement 1 is true, as it provides the underlying reason for the release of the roadmap.