New Delhi: A new low -cost counter drone system ‘Bhargavastra’ has been designed and developed by Solar Defense and Aerospace Limited (SDAL), a new low -cost counter drone system ‘Bhargwastra’, which is a major jump in combating the growing threat of drone flocks. The micro rockets used in this counter-drain system were strictly tested at the sequed firing range of Gopalpur, in which all the prescribed objectives were fulfilled. On May 13, three tests were conducted for rockets in the presence of senior Army Air Defense (AAD) officials in Gopalpur. Two testing were performed by firing one rocket each.
A test was fired in Salvo mode within 2 seconds. All four rockets performed as expected and achieved the required launch parameters, underlining its leading technique in reducing large -scale drone attacks. A integrated solution to combat unmanned air -vehicle hazards: ‘Bhargavastra’ claims advanced capabilities to detect and destroy small, upcoming drones at a distance up to 2.5 km. It uses uninteresting micro rockets as the first layer of defense that is capable of neutralizing a flock of 20 meters of drone and uses micro-miciles (already tested) as a second layer for the pin point accuracy to ensure accurate and impressive neutrality.
Designed for uninterrupted deployment in diverse terrain, including high altitude areas (more than 5000 meters above sea level), this system meets India’s armed forces’ unique operating demands. Highlighting the adaptability and cost-effectiveness of ‘Bhargavastra’, SDAL emphasized the development of dedicated rockets and micro-disciples to neutralize its indigenous design and hostile UAV. In addition, this system is a modular and may have an additional soft-cill layer to include jamming and spruching, providing an integrated and wide shield for all branches of the armed forces.
This system is modular, sensor (radar, EO and RF receiver) and shooter can be configured according to the user’s requirement and can be made to work in an integrated manner for layered and tearded Edy covers, making it targeting long distances. In addition, the system has also been engineered for spontaneous integration with the current network-centric war infrastructure. Equipped with a refined command-transport center, characterized by advanced C4i (command, control, communications, computer and intelligence) technology, the system’s radar can detect aerial threats of minutes from 6 to 10 km away.
Its electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) censor suit low radar cross-section (LRCS) ensures accurate identity of goals. The ‘Bhargavastra’ provides a comprehensive circumstantial awareness observation, allowing operators to evaluate and combat individual drones or entire herds. Important innovation globally: According to its developers, this system represents a significant progress in counter-drain technology. Its open-source architecture suggests that while many advanced nations are developing similar micro-mesile systems, domesticly envisaged domestic and cost-effective counter-drain systems have not yet been deployed globally elsewhere with the capabilities of neutralizing herds like ‘Bhargwastra’.
This is another achievement for the “Make in India” mission and is a progressive step towards further strengthening our already strong air defense capacity.
