Panaji, Dec. 17 -- The Indian Navy is set to enhance its surveillance capabilities with the induction of indigenous aircraft, said Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi on Wednesday.

Speaking to ANI, Admiral Tripathi said that the Navy is acquiring 31 MQ-9 drones, with 15 for the Navy and eight each for the Army and Air Force. He added that the Navy is also teaming up with the Coast Guard to procure the C-295 base aircraft.

Furthermore, Admiral Tripathi said the Navy is considering acquiring six additional P-8I aircraft to meet its total requirement of 27.

"We have a case of 31 MQ-9s, 15 for the Navy and eight each for the Army and Air Force... We are looking forward to their induction in three or four years. Parallely, we are looking at ...