Indian Army tests killer drones, electronic warfare tools in combat trials across country

The Indian Army is currently conducting extensive capacity development demonstrations at major locations across the country, including the Pokhran Field Firing Ranges, Babina Field Firing Ranges, and Joshimath.

 

The demonstrations feature a wide range of advanced technologies developed under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative of the government.

 

The platforms undergoing evaluation include Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), UAV Launched Precision Guided Munition (ULPGM), Runway Independent (RWI) Remotely Piloted Aerial Systems (RPAS), Counter-UAS Solutions, Loitering Munitions, Specialised Vertical Launch (SVL) Drones, Precision Multi Munition Delivery Systems, Integrated Drone Detection and Interdiction System (IDDIS), Low Level Light Weight Radars, VSHORADS (Next Generation) IR Systems, and Electronic Warfare (EW) Platforms.

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Dedicated Air Defence equipment demonstrations are also scheduled at Agra and Gopalpur.

 

The field trials are being held under near-combat conditions, integrating electronic warfare simulations to assess the performance of cutting-edge defence systems rigorously.

 

The trials mark a significant step in the Indian Army’s roadmap for a 'Decade of Transformation' and are designed to ensure rapid absorption of emerging technologies to meet evolving battlefield requirements, the defence ministry said.

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