Kharga Kamikaze Drone: The Indian Army has developed the ‘Kharga’ Kamikaze drone, a high-speed, low-weight aerial vehicle designed for intelligence and surveillance missions.
With a speed of 40 meters per second, it can carry up to 700 grams of explosives. Equipped with GPS, a navigation system, and a high-definition camera, the drone also features countermeasures against enemy jamming.
A Cost-Effective Innovation
It has a range of about 1.5 kilometers and is capable of evading radar detection. Costing ₹30,000 ($353), ‘Kharga’ is similar to the kamikaze drones used in the Russia-Ukraine war.
In August, India’s National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) also launched indigenous ‘Swadeshi’ Kamikaze drones with a range of up to 1,000 kilometers. Kamikaze drones, historically seen in World War II, are now used for targeted suicide missions.
India to Boost Defence with Autonomous Counter-Drone Solution: Anand Mahindra
Expanding Drone Arsenal
In addition to the Kharga, the Indian Army has recently unveiled the Sirin Hexadrone, an innovative hexacopter designed for combat operations. This drone can be equipped with a machine gun, enhancing its versatility in the field.
The Army has also tested several domestically built drones capable of flying at altitudes above 15,000 feet (4,572 meters), showcasing India’s growing drone capabilities.
As per Thedefensepost, last week, the Army inducted the Sabal 20 UAV, which features a design similar to Boeing’s Chinook helicopter, further expanding the range of unmanned aerial vehicles in India’s defense arsenal.
‘Dronaam’ neutralized 55% drones
Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced on Sunday that the Border Security Force (BSF) has successfully neutralized 55 percent of drones along the India-Pakistan border in Punjab using ‘Dronaam,’ India’s indigenous counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS).
Indian Missiles in 2024: Game-Changing Tech Strengthens Defence Power
“I sleep fearlessly at night as I know you people are guarding borders. The new system installed is a great success,” Mr Shah said while addressing the 60th raising day of the Border Security Force, according to NDTV.
Developed by Gurutvaa Systems, ‘Dronaam’ is a state-of-the-art, modular C-UAS designed to offer comprehensive protection against illegal unmanned aerial systems (UAS). The versatile system can provide both directional and omnidirectional coverage, making it adaptable to a wide range of security situations.
