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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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