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News: India has successfully conducted tests of its first indigenous micro-missile system named Bhargavastra.

About Bhargavastra micro-missile system

The Bhargavastra is India’s first domestically developed micro-missile system designed to combat swarm drone threats.
Developed by: Economic Explosives Ltd

Features:

It is a counter-drone system capable of detecting small aerial vehicles at over 6 km range and neutralizing them using guided micro munitions.
The system can launch over 64 micro missiles simultaneously.
It is capable of rapid deployment on a mobile platform and can engage targets at distances exceeding 2.5 km.
It has been designed for operations in diverse terrains, including high-altitude regions, the system meets specific military operational requirements.

Importance:

The system provides an economical solution for the Indian Army to counter large-scale drone attacks.
It also offers a reliable defense against small drones in swarm attacks.

Swarm Drones

Swarm drones are groups of drones that operate together to perform tasks without direct human control.
They use advanced algorithms and communication technologies to coordinate their actions, similar to natural swarms like flocks of birds or schools of fish.
Swarm drones can efficiently carry out missions while minimizing danger to personnel. They can search out, overwhelm, and destroy enemy defenses, paving the way for manned aircraft.