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Source-This post is based on the article “DRDO anti-drone tech ready, handed over to BEL, private firms” published in “The Hindu” on 8th January 2024.
Why in the News?
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has completed the development of its counter-drone system, which is now poised for production.
What is DRDO’s counter-drone system?
1) It is a fully integrated anti-drone system that encompasses the detection, identification, and neutralization of drones.
2) The technology can effectively counter attacks, employ soft kill measures, and implement hard kill methods against various types of drones, including micro drones.
3) Users can also customize it for various other challenges.
4) The Transfer of Technology (ToT) has been provided to private industries such as BEL, Adani, L&T, and Icom.
Which other significant technologies is DRDO currently developing?
1) The DRDO stated that the Tapas Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) UAV for the Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) application is in advanced developmental trials.
Note- ISTAR is a military concept that integrates diverse technologies for gathering and analyzing information, aiding strategic and tactical decision-making.
2) The short-range armed UAV Archer, designed for reconnaissance, surveillance, and low-intensity conflict, is currently undergoing developmental flight trials.
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