abingdonboy
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Today SATCOM is not being tested on Rustom (just like EO pod isn't, or SAR/ELINT pods) but that doesn't mean it isn't what is eventually planned. EO/SAR/ELINT pods and even RUSTOM's Indian engines are being tested seperately on different systems and will eventually feature on RUSTOM, so wilL SATCOM.The issue is not if the tech is complex or easy. The issue is if Rustom/Tapas design team has opted for this or not!
The fact remains that Rustom/Tapas design at this point has opted for LOS - either to due the projection that a dedicated satellite will not be available or for some other reason.
ECIL is not part of the Rustom/Tapas workcenters. Any company can offer it's product line to be assimilated into another product design - but the decision to include or not will remain with Rustom/Tapas designers!!
It's not uncommon for various companies (from all over the world) to put out a poster/brochure on how their product can become part of UAV/FighterJet/Tank etc....
Why wouldn't you read Focus feature on Rustom/Tapas written by DRDO's own team (link & extract already posted in this thread by me & another member), instead of speculating based on extraneous babble?
SATCOM is and always has been an intended feature of RUSTOM-2:
`Here is the link to the DRDO's RFQ for the devlopment of a SATCOM for RUSTOM-2:
https://www.scribd.com/document/129...India-s-Rustom-II-Unmanned-Aerial-Vehicle-UAV