The missile was mechanised by Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited (SDAL)
India tested a new low-cost indigenous counter-drone system called Bhargavastra on Wednesday.
The test was conducted at the Seaward Firing Range in Gopalpur in Odisha. This is shortly after India agreed with Pakistan to have a ceasefire.
The counter-drone system was made by Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited (SDAL). Bhargavastra is a less-cost, modular mechanism. It is developed to be rapidly deployed across a wide range of terrains, including above a height of 5,000 metres. The system directly destroys drones instead of just disabling them.
A Detailed Explanation Of Missile Bhargavastra
It integrates radar, electro-optical and infrared sensors. These are capable of locating minor threats in the air from a distance of 6 to 10 km afar. It has an advanced Command-and-Control Centre uses C4I (Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence) technology. This provides real-time awareness in any situation and helps assess the threat.
When a drone or a swarm is detected, the sensors of the system locate and find out the targets. Individual drones or entire swarms can be selected by operators for engagement. The system automatically calculates the better firing solution.
The first layer of Bhargavastra launches micro rockets which are unguided and create a lethal radius of 20 metres. It neutralises swarms of drones at distances of up to 2.5 km.
For precision targeting, a second layer relies on guided micro-missiles, ensuring pinpoint accuracy against specific threats. During the recent trials, the system successfully fired both single and salvo rocket modes, achieving all mission objectives.
To target precisely, another layer relies upon micro-missiles, which are guided and ensure excellent accuracy against certain dangers. When the recent trials took place, the system was successfully able to fire both lone and salvo modes of the rockets. Thus, it achieved all of its expected missions.
The system is both cost-effective and structure-efficient. It will be very useful in dealing with foreign drones.
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