SOURCE: IDRW.ORG
The Indian Army is intensifying its focus on cutting-edge drone technologies to bolster national security, particularly along its volatile borders with Pakistan and China. With the growing threat of unmanned aerial systems, the Army is seeking advanced Software-Defined Radios (SDRs) and GPS-independent navigation systems, alongside drones capable of operating in electronically jammed environments. These advancements aim to enhance India’s ability to detect, counter, and neutralize enemy drones while ensuring operational resilience in contested airspace.
The Indian Army has prioritized the development of SDRs tailored to detect and counter enemy drones. These versatile systems can be rapidly reconfigured to identify and neutralize a wide range of drone signals and emerging threats. By leveraging SDRs, the Army aims to create a dynamic defense mechanism capable of adapting to evolving drone technologies.
These SDRs can be programmed with comprehensive data on enemy aerial assets, including planes, helicopters, and drones. Once fed with this information, the system can autonomously track and identify these threats in real time, enabling swift and precise countermeasures. This capability is critical in countering the increasing use of drones for surveillance and attacks by adversaries, ensuring India’s airspace remains secure.
To address vulnerabilities associated with GPS-dependent systems, the Indian Army is pursuing drones capable of GPS-free operations. These drones rely on pre-programmed coordinates or “waypoints” embedded in their software before takeoff. By using these coordinates, the drones can autonomously navigate to designated locations or strike targets without relying on real-time GPS signals, which could be intercepted or jammed by enemy surveillance.
Such drones are equipped with advanced software that incorporates detailed maps of terrain contours, enabling precise navigation even in complex environments. This technology mirrors systems reportedly used in Iranian drones during strikes on Israel, highlighting its proven effectiveness in real-world scenarios. By adopting GPS-free navigation, the Indian Army aims to enhance the stealth and reliability of its drone operations, particularly in contested regions where electronic warfare is prevalent.
The third pillar of the Indian Army’s drone technology strategy is the development of drones capable of operating in electronically jammed environments, particularly along the India-Pakistan and India-China borders. These regions are often subject to electronic warfare tactics, including signal jamming, which can disrupt drone communications and navigation.
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