SOURCE: RAUNAK KUNDE / NEWS BEAT / IDRW.ORG
The Ministry of Defence, Government of India, has announced its intent to procure the Carrier Air Defence Tracked (CADET) system to meet the Indian Army’s growing needs for air defence in support of mechanized platforms across various units. This procurement is aimed at addressing the Army Air Defence’s requirement for a common tracked platform that can serve as a versatile carrier for both current and future equipment.
The CADET platform is envisioned as a common, box-shaped tracked chassis with a raised structure designed to accommodate crew and equipment inside, as well as provide attachment points on its exterior for mounting various air defence systems. This design will ensure uniformity across Air Defence units, improving equipment management and streamlining training processes.
Key features of the CADET platform include:
- High Power Engine: The platform will be equipped with a powerful engine to meet the dual requirements of movement and power generation, ensuring seamless operation in diverse terrains.
- Auxiliary Power Unit (APU): A compact APU will be included to support the high power demands of onboard equipment, ensuring uninterrupted functionality.
- Intelligent Power Management System: This system will optimize power distribution across the platform, enhancing efficiency and operational effectiveness.
- Temperature Management System: An effective system will be integrated to maintain optimal operating temperatures for both the crew and equipment.
- Navigation and Communication Systems: Advanced navigation and communication technologies will be incorporated to ensure reliable performance in various operational scenarios.
The CADET platform is being designed with future adaptability in mind. While it will initially be fitted with Akashteer Equipment for Self-Propelled Air Defence units, it is also intended to serve as the carrier platform for a range of Counter Unmanned Aerial System (C-UAS) weapon systems. These systems include the Integrated Drone Detection & Interdiction System (IDD&IS), Drone Kill System (DKS), and Vehicle Mounted Counter Swarm Drone System (VMCSDS).
The modularity and versatility of the CADET platform will allow it to be utilized in a variety of operational environments, including plains, deserts, semi-deserts, mountainous regions, and high-altitude areas up to 5,000 meters. This adaptability will ensure that the CADET platform can match the mobility of mechanized units across these terrains, providing critical air defence support wherever needed.
As the C-UAS weapon systems mature, separate procurement processes will be undertaken, with the CADET platform—having undergone trial evaluations—serving as the tracked platform for these advanced systems.
This initiative by the Ministry of Defence reflects a strategic approach to enhancing the Indian Army’s air defence capabilities, ensuring that the forces are equipped to meet evolving threats in a rapidly changing battlefield environment.
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