India-Strengthens-Its-Defences-With-Indigenous-Bhargavastra-Counter-Drone-System (1)India successfully tests Bhargavastra to neutralise drone swarm threats

 

In a bid to enhance the country's defense, tests were successfully carried out by Solar Defence and Aerospace Ltd on Bhargavastra. This weapon is an indigenously developed hard-kill anti-drone system. It is designed to counter the increasing threats of drone swarms on a battlefield. This proves to be a landmark achievement in the journey of making India self-reliant in military technology.

 

Indigenous Weapon with Global-Class Capability

 

Tested at Odisha’s Seaward Firing Range in Gopalpur, Bhargavastra was designed wholly in India. This weapon system has everything, from sensors to strike options. The weapon system is designed to detect and neutralize unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) at up to 2.5 km. It was built for particularly high-risk, high-altitude areas over 5,000 meters.

What distinguishes Bhargavastra is its multi-layered defense. The initial layer employs unguided micro rockets with a lethal radius of 20 meters for mass drone swarms. The second layer employs precision-guided micro missiles to target high-value threats. These capabilities were proven in three test scenarios, including single and salvo firing, all of which struck their performance targets with deadly precision.

 

Real-Time Threat Neutralization

 

The system consists of a sophisticated Command-and-Control Centre, based on C41 technologies. The system can detect low radar cross-section threats at a range of between 6 to 10 km. It achieves this through a mixture of radar, electro-optical (EO), infrared (IR), and radio frequency (RF) receivers.

This powerful detection network allows Bhargavastra to react rapidly to incoming threats and integrate smoothly with India’s current network-centric warfare infrastructure. Its modular architecture facilitates simple integration of soft-kill techniques like jamming and spoofing, providing an all-around defense solution.

 

Built for the Modern Battlefield

 

Bhargavastra has been designed to suit diverse Indian landscapes, from deserts to battlefields of high altitude. It is deployable, expandable, and mission-configurable. The system has been designed with a view to the future, with built-in compatibility for AI-powered threat assessment and concurrent engagement of multiple drone threats.

 

A Timely Response to Regional Threats

 

The demand for such native systems has grown, with reports of Pakistan employing Turkish-origin Kamikaze drones in response to India’s Operation Sindoor. Remnants of Byker YIHA III drones were discovered near the border, underscoring the need for homegrown countermeasures such as Bhargavastra.

 

A Symbol of Atmanirbhar Bharat

 

With Bhargavastra, India not only proved its increasing defense innovation but also dispatched a powerful message of technological autonomy. Other nations are vying for similar capabilities and weapon systems that provide such results. Bhargavastra’s tested and field-deployable status gives India the lead in the competition to neutralize air drone threats economically and effectively.