SOURCE: RAUNAK KUNDE / NEWS BEAT / IDRW.ORG
Zeusnumerix, an Indian defence technology company, has taken a significant leap forward with the launch of its GPS-guided mortar and artillery kits. These innovative kits have the potential to revolutionize the Indian Army’s artillery capabilities, offering greater precision, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness.
The key feature of these kits lies in their ability to retrofit existing 81mm mortar shells and 155mm artillery shells, transforming them into precision-guided munitions (PGMs). This eliminates the need for entirely new shells, significantly reducing costs and leveraging existing stockpiles.
Zeusnumerix’s achievement completes the “holy trinity” of modern artillery for the Indian Army, comprising:
- Observation & Guidance Drones: India already possesses advanced indigenous drone technology for target acquisition and surveillance.
- Artillery Guns/Mortars & Tractors: The Indian Army has a diverse range of artillery systems and mobile platforms.
- Artillery Shells, Guidance Kits & Bimodular Charges: Now, with Zeusnumerix’s kits, the final piece of the puzzle falls into place, enabling high-precision artillery fire.
Key Specifications and Benefits:
- Range: Up to 5000 meters, significantly exceeding unguided shell ranges.
- Accuracy: Circular Error Probable (CEP) of less than 10 meters, ensuring pin-point targeting.
- Guidance: Dual-mode GPS and Inertial Navigation System (INS) with NavIC integration for robust guidance in challenging environments.
- Compatibility: Designed to be fired from existing launchers, eliminating the need for new infrastructure.
- Benefits:
- Increased battlefield effectiveness and reduced collateral damage due to superior accuracy.
- Improved logistics and reduced ammunition expenditure due to first-shot, first-kill capability.
- Enhanced operational flexibility and responsiveness.
Zeusnumerix’s kits hold immense potential for the Indian Army, bolstering its artillery capabilities and contributing to its self-reliance in critical defence technologies. As the technology matures and integrates further with other systems, it could lead to even more advanced capabilities like airburst munitions and network-enabled fires.
Zeusnumerix’s kits boast several innovative features:
- Modular design: Adaptable to different calibre munitions, offering wider applicability.
- Miniaturized electronics: All sensors are integrated within a 40mm form factor for compactness and ease of integration.
- Ruggedized design: Withstands the high-g launch forces (17,000g) for reliable performance.
- Cost-effective: Comparatively lower cost compared to traditional 2D Command-to-Line-of-Sight (C2LOS) guidance systems.
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