Bhargavastra : Succesfully Tested
India has successfully tested the Bhargavastra, its first micro-missile system designed to counter swarm drones.
- Bhargavastra is India’s first indigenous micro-missile system designed to take on the threat of swarm drones.
- It was developed by the Economic Explosives Ltd.
- It can quickly deploy on a mobile platform and hit targets over 2.5 km.
- It is capable of detecting even small incoming flying machines at over 6 km and can take them down using micro munitions that can be guided towards the threat.
- The system can simultaneously fire more than 64 micro missiles.
- It is designed to operate in all terrains, including high-altitude areas, to meet specific requirements of the armed forces.
- Designed to meet the requirements of the Army Air Defence, this is the first counter-drone system that uses micro missiles.
