It is a first of its kind project, where a manned aircraft will operate within the boundary and the unmanned aircraft will enter the enemy zone It can straightway hit the target at a distance of 700 kilometres or can go upto 350 kilometres and come back This technology has been named Combined Air Teaming System (CATS). Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is a partner in developing this technology Statement 1: The Combined Air Teaming System (CATS), which includes a HAPS-like component (CATS Optimal), envisions a manned aircraft operating in safer zones while teaming with unmanned platforms (like CATS Warrior/Alpha) that can enter contested enemy airspace. This concept is core to the system. Statement 2: While HAPS itself is primarily for long-endurance surveillance/communication, the CATS project as a whole includes strike elements (like CATS Warrior/Hunter). The range mentioned (700km strike or 350km return) refers to the capabilities of the associated unmanned strike platforms within the CATS system, which is being discussed alongside HAPS. In the context of the overall project, this capability is relevant. Statement 3: The technology is indeed named Combined Air Teaming System (CATS). Statement 4: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is the lead partner in developing this technology, collaborating with other private firms.