Indian Army's Tech-Driven Exercise SWAVLAMBAN SHAKTI Begins

Exercise Overview

• Sudarshan Chakra Corps of Southern Command conducting major military exercise SWAVLAMBAN SHAKTI at Babina Field Firing Ranges near Jhansi
• Duration: October 19-22, 2024
• Led by Lt Gen Prit Pal Singh, General Officer Commanding of Sudarshan Chakra Corps
• Primary objective: Integration of emerging technologies into Army's offensive strategies
• Total participation: 1,800 personnel, 210 armoured vehicles, 50 specialist vehicles, and various aviation assets

Advanced Technologies Under Evaluation

• Over 50 New Technology Equipment (NTEs) from 40+ industry partners

Key technologies being tested:

• • Advanced Drone Systems: Swarm Drones, Kamikaze Drones, Logistic Swarm Drones
  • Anti-Drone Solutions: Handheld Drone Jammers
  • Communication Systems: Software Defined Radio-based Mobile Adhoc Networks, LASER-based Communication
  • Ground Equipment: Robotic Mules, All-Terrain Vehicles, Light Armoured Multipurpose Vehicles
  • Precision Systems: Guided Precision Aerial Delivery Systems (GPADS)
  • Advanced Weaponry: Directed Energy Weapons
  • Surveillance: Indigenous long-endurance UAVs

Industry Collaboration and Indigenous Development

• Partnership with DRDO labs and defense startups
• Focus on promoting 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' in defense sector
• Special emphasis on drone and anti-drone technology development
• Southern Star Drone Mela and Static Equipment Display planned for October 22
• Platform for young entrepreneurs and MSMEs to showcase capabilities
• Aims to strengthen collaboration between Indian Army and defense industry

Strategic Significance

• Exercise helps identify critical technologies for future warfare
• Prioritizes equipment for future development and procurement
• Enhances Army's preparedness for modern warfare scenarios
• Promotes self-reliance in defense manufacturing
• Facilitates testing and validation of indigenous defense solutions
• Strengthens multi-domain warfare capabilities
• Supports government's vision for self-reliant India in defense sector