Army gets demo of indigenous counter-drone system 'Bhargavastra'
Alongside, a launcher vehicle carries multiple launch tubes. During the trial, a swarm of drones was detected and tracked by the system’s sensors. The C4I suite generated a real-time air picture, issued alerts and assigned targets to the launcher, following which the firing sequence was demonstrated.What sets Bhargavastra apart is its dual-layered kill mechanism.
- ▪Alongside, a launcher vehicle carries multiple launch tubes.
- ▪During the trial, a swarm of drones was detected and tracked by the system’s sensors.
- ▪The C4I suite generated a real-time air picture, issued alerts and assigned targets to the launcher, following which the firing sequence was demonstrated.What sets Bhargavastra apart is its dual-layered kill mechanism.
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News/Army gets demo of indigenous counter-drone system 'Bhargavastra'Army gets demo of indigenous counter-drone system 'Bhargavastra'TOI defence desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Jul 25, 2026, 12:35 ISTCommentsShareAA+Text SizeSmallMediumLarge 'Bhargavastra' counter-drone system A new counter-swarm drone system called 'Bhargavastra' has been showcased to the army, marking a significant step in India’s efforts to build layered defences against the growing threat of weaponised drones and loitering munitions.
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