India Successfully Tests Bhargavastra, Advanced Counter-Drone System
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | India successfully test-fired Bhargavastra, an indigenous advanced weapon system. |
| Developer | Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited (SDAL) |
| Purpose | Designed to counter the increasing threat of drone swarms in modern warfare. |
| Technologies | Integrates hard-kill (micro rockets, guided micro-missiles) and soft-kill (jamming, spoofing) methods. |
| Detection Range | Radar range of 6 to 10 km, combined with EO/IR sensors for low radar cross-section drones. |
| Lethal Radius | 20 meters for unguided micro rockets, effective up to 2.5 km. |
| Mobility | Modular system adaptable to varied terrains, including high-altitude regions. |
| Compatibility | Fully compatible with existing network-centric warfare systems. |
| Significance | Enhances protection of critical infrastructure and military installations; strengthens India's self-reliant defence technology. |
| Background | Drone swarms pose complex threats; Pakistan has reportedly used Turkish-made Kamikaze drones targeting Indian military sites. |
| Aim | Develop a system for detecting, targeting, and neutralizing hostile drone swarms. |