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Indian Army Demonstrated Bhargavastra Indigenous Counter‑Swarm Drone System under Make‑II
The Indian Army is given a demonstration of Bhargavastra, an indigenous counter-swarm drone system developed under the Make-II programme. The system comprises a vehicle-mounted, network-linked architecture for detecting and neutralising individual drones and swarms.
Bhargavastra Indigenous Counter-Swarm Drone System:
| Dimension | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Programme | Development is established under the Make-II programme. |
| Developer | Developer comprises Solar Defence and Aerospace Ltd. (SDAL). |
| Platform architecture | The system comprises a vehicle-mounted platform integrating a Command-and-Control Vehicle (equipped with radar), Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) sensors, and passive radio-frequency detectors linked through a network. |
| Launcher vehicle | The system comprises a launcher vehicle carrying multiple launch tubes. |
| C4I Suite functions | The C4I Suite comprises real-time air picture generation, alert issuance, target assignment, and firing sequence initiation. |
| C4I expansion | C4I acronym comprises Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence. |
| Detection range | Detection range provides for large UAV detection up to 10 km and smaller drone detection up to 6 km. |
| Operational terrain | Operational terrain applies to deserts and high-altitude regions (>5,000 m). |
| Neutralisation mechanisms | Kill mechanism comprises dual-layered unguided micro-rockets (lethal radius 20 m), precision-guided micro-missiles (interception up to 2.5 km), and electronic jamming for non-kinetic neutralisation. |
| Resilience | Resilience provides for resistance to conventional electronic-warfare measures like jamming. |
| Engagement design | Architecture comprises multi-layer engagement for neutralisation of both individual drones and swarms. |
| Integration | Integration provides for seamless linkage with armed forces’ existing networks. |
| Cost positioning | Cost-effectiveness provides for a cheaper alternative to expensive surface-to-air missiles against low-cost drones. |
| Unique feature | Unique feature comprises a fully integrated, vehicle-mounted platform with swarm neutralisation not yet in deployment elsewhere. |