SOURCE: RAUNAK KUNDE / NEWS BEAT / IDRW.ORG
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has officially announced its work on a cutting-edge defense system named the “Optonic Shield.” This network-enabled smart electro-optical (EO) stabilized tracking system is designed to enhance comprehensive situational awareness and assist in strategy formulation against both ground and airborne targets.
The Optonic Shield boasts several key features that position it as a game-changer in modern defense technology. It incorporates multi-spectral EO stabilized tracking sights equipped with a decision support system, ensuring precise detection and tracking capabilities. Additionally, the system includes a network-enabled battlefield management system, enabling seamless integration and coordination across various defense units.
The system is designed to handle a wide range of threats, leveraging advanced technologies such as laser warning systems, multi-spectral long-range wide field-of-view (WFOV) EO payloads for hemispherical coverage, and satellite data links for real-time information sharing. It also features direction and tracking radar (RADHR) and electronic warfare systems to counter threats effectively. The Optonic Shield includes components like the Central Command Unit (CCU), panoramic display, target detection and tracking modules, IMINT (imagery intelligence), sensor interface and networking capabilities, B-CMS (battlefield command and management system), and a high-power laser dazzler for counteraction.
This development underscores DRDO’s commitment to bolstering India’s defense capabilities with indigenous technology, ensuring enhanced security against evolving threats. The Optonic Shield is poised to play a critical role in future defense strategies, providing a robust shield against both conventional and emerging challenges.
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