India has achieved a significant milestone in its defense capabilities with the successful testing of the Bhargavastra, its first micro-missile system designed to counter the growing threat of swarm drones. Here's a breakdown of this new system:
Purpose: To defend against attacks from multiple drones operating together (swarms).
Developer: Economic Explosives Ltd.
Detection Range: Can detect small flying machines from a distance of over 6 kilometers.
Engagement Range: Can hit targets at a distance of over 2.5 kilometers.
Munitions: Uses guided micro-munitions (small, precisely targeted missiles).
Firing Capability: Can launch more than 64 micro-missiles simultaneously, making it highly effective against swarms.
Operational Capability: Designed to operate in all types of terrain, including high-altitude areas.
Significance: This is India's first counter-drone system that uses micro-missiles. It fulfills critical requirements for the Indian Army's air defense.
This development is important because drone technology is becoming more widely available, and the use of drone swarms poses a new and challenging threat. The Bhargavastra provides India with a crucial tool to defend against these threats.