New Delhi [India], May 31 (ANI): The Indian Army is currently conducting extensive Capacity Development Demonstrations at key locations across the country, including the Pokhran and Babina field firing ranges, as well as Joshimath. Dedicated Air Defence equipment demonstrations are also scheduled to take place in Agra and Gopalpur. These field trials are being carried out under near-combat conditions, incorporating electronic warfare simulations to rigorously evaluate the performance of cutting-edge defense systems.
On May 27, Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi visited the Babina Field Firing Ranges to review the ongoing demonstrations and engage with all stakeholders involved.
According to a release by the Ministry of Defence, the demonstrations feature a broad spectrum of advanced technologies developed under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative, which aims to accelerate indigenous capability development. The trials represent a major milestone in the Indian Army’s roadmap for a “Decade of Transformation” and are geared toward ensuring the rapid assimilation of emerging technologies to meet evolving battlefield requirements.
A large number of domestic defense industry partners are participating in the demonstrations, highlighting the growing synergy between the Indian Army and Indian manufacturers.
Key platforms undergoing evaluation include Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), UAV-Launched Precision Guided Munitions (ULPGM), Runway-Independent Remotely Piloted Aerial Systems (RPAS), Counter-UAS Solutions, Loitering Munitions, Specialized Vertical Launch (SVL) Drones, Precision Multi-Munition Delivery Systems, Integrated Drone Detection and Interdiction System (IDDIS), Low-Level Lightweight Radars, Next-Generation VSHORADS (Very Short Range Air Defense Systems) IR Systems, and Electronic Warfare (EW) Platforms.
Through these evaluations, the Indian Army aims to bolster its technological edge, enhance operational preparedness, and reaffirm its commitment to indigenous innovation and self-reliance in defense capability development. (ANI)
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