• UGI USER
  • Jan 10, 2024
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DRDO’S COUNTER-DRONE SYSTEM ADVANCEMENTS

Why in the News?

  • DRDO has completed the development of its counter-drone system and demonstrated it to armed services and internal security agencies, with orders already in place.
  • Three services have collectively ordered 23 units from BEL (Bharat Electronics Limited) for this technology.
Source: Geospatial World

Key Highlights:

  • Transfer of Technology (ToT) has been completed, and private industries.
  • Private entities can customize solutions to address specific challenges.
  • The anti-drone technology is versatile, capable of countering various types of drones, including micro drones.
  • Ongoing developments : The Tapas Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) UAV for Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) applications, and the short-range armed UAV Archer designed for reconnaissance, surveillance, and low-intensity conflict.
About Drones:

Drones are unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or aircraft operated remotely or autonomously. They range from small consumer quadcopters to large military UAVs, serving various purposes such as surveillance, delivery, and photography.

India’s Indigenous Drones:

·   Rustom: Developed for reconnaissance and surveillance.

·   Netra: Designed for surveillance and disaster management.

·   Tapas: Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) UAV for intelligence and reconnaissance.

·   Nirbhay: Long-range cruise missile, which can also be considered a drone.

·   Lakshya: Used for target practice by the Indian Armed Forces.