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Indian Army's Tech-Driven Exercise SWAVLAMBAN SHAKTI Begins

The Sudarshan Chakra Corps of Southern Command is conducting a major military exercise at Babina Field Firing Ranges near Jhansi from October 19-22, 2024.

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

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