[🇮🇳] Solar Group Tests India’s First Indigenous Micro-Missile Drone System ‘Bhargavastra'- India's own cost effective iron dome’

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Date of Event: Jan 23, 2025 Source : https://bharatshakti.in/solar-group-tests-indias-first-indigenous-micro-missile-drone-system-bhargavastra/

Solar Group Tests India’s First Indigenous Micro-Missile Drone System ‘Bhargavastra’​

Team Bharatshakti;January 15, 2025 - 1:11 pm
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Micro Missile System Bhargavastra
India has successfully tested its first indigenously developed micro-missile system, designed to counter the growing threat of swarm drones. Named ‘Bhargavastra,’ the multi-layered counter-drone system was tested at the Gopalpur Seaward Firing Ranges on January 12 and 13. The system successfully hit designated virtual targets over 2.5 kilometres away, showcasing a cost-effective and innovative solution to neutralize large-scale drone attacks.

Developed by Economic Explosives Ltd (EEL), a subsidiary of Solar Group, Bhargavastra is equipped with cutting-edge capabilities, including detecting even small, incoming drones at a range of over 6 kilometres. It neutralizes threats using guided micro-munitions, ensuring precision and effectiveness. The system, which can be mounted on mobile platforms for rapid deployment, is designed to operate seamlessly across diverse terrains, including high-altitude areas, to meet the unique operational needs of India’s armed forces.

A One-Stop Solution for UAV Threats

In a statement, the company highlighted Bhargavastra’s versatility, stating, “EEL has indigenously designed and developed the micro-missile for the multi-layer counter-drone system Bhargavastra to deliver hard kills against enemy UAVs at an affordable cost. An additional soft-kill layer is being integrated to make the system a comprehensive solution for all UAV threats. The system can also be integrated with the existing network of armed forces for network-centric warfare.”




The system features a Command-and-Control Centre equipped with advanced C4I (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence) technology. Its radar can detect medium to large UAVs up to 10 kilometres away and small drones at a range of 6 kilometres. An Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) system also ensures precise detection of low Radar Cross-Section (RCS) targets. Bhargavastra provides a situational awareness overview and can evaluate whether to neutralize individual or swarms of enemy drones.

World-Class Innovation

According to the developers, Bhargavastra is engineered to perform effectively across India’s varied terrains, from deserts to mountainous regions, up to altitudes of 5,000 meters above sea level. The system is particularly effective against swarms of autonomous drones, which are resistant to traditional jamming or spoofing techniques.

Notably, the Bhargavastra system represents a breakthrough in counter-drone technology. Open-source information suggests that while a few advanced nations are developing similar micro-missile systems, a multi-layered counter-drone platform with swarm neutralization capabilities like Bhargavastra has not been deployed anywhere in the world.

Next Steps Toward Induction

The recent tests were witnessed by senior Army officials and marked a significant milestone in the system’s development. With these successful trials, Bhargavastra is poised to undergo more exhaustive testing later this year. These evaluations will pave the way for its eventual induction into the armed forces, bolstering India’s defence capabilities against evolving drone threats.

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India successfully test fires Bhargavastra, homegrown counter swarm drone system​

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India successfully test fires Bhargavastra, homegrown counter swarm drone system
India has successfully test fired a new low-cost counter-drone system called Bhargavastra, marking a significant advancement in tackling the growing threat of drone swarms. The system's micro rockets were successfully tested on Tuesday at the Seaward Firing Range in Gopalpur, meeting all specified performance targets.


Bhargavastra, designed in hard kill mode, boasts of advanced capabilities for detecting and eliminating small and incoming drones at distances of upto 2.5 km.

Three trials were conducted for the rocket, developed by the Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited (SDAL), were conducted in the presence of senior officials of Army Air Defence (AAD).

Two trials were conducted by firing one rocket each. One trial was conducted by firing two rockets in salvo mode within two seconds. All four rockets performed as expected and achieved the required launch parameters, underscoring its pioneering technology in mitigating large-scale drone attacks.

Bhargavastra employs unguided micro-rockets as the first layer of defence capable of neutralising swarms of drones with a lethal radius of 20 metres and guided micro-missile (already tested earlier) as the second layer for pinpoint accuracy, ensuring precise and impactful neutralisation.


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Designed for seamless deployment across diverse terrains, including high-altitude regions (greater than 5,000 m above sea level), the system addresses the unique operational demands of India's armed forces.

Highlighting Bhargavastra's adaptability and cost-effectiveness, the SDAL emphasised its indigenous design and the development of dedicated rocket and micro-missile to neutralise hostile UAVs. Furthermore, the system is modular and can have an additional soft-kill layer to include jamming and spoofing to provide an integrated and comprehensive shield for all branches of the armed forces.

The system being modular, the sensors (Radar, EO and RF Receiver) and shooter can be configured as per user requirement and made to work in an integrated manner for layered and tiered AD cover, enabling engagement of targets at longer ranges. Further, the system is also engineered for seamless integration with existing network-centric warfare infrastructure.


Equipped with a sophisticated Command-and-Control Centre, featuring advanced C4I (Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence) technology, the system's radar can detect minute aerial threats from 6 to 10 km away. Its Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) sensor suite further ensures precise identification of Low Radar Cross-Section (LRCS) targets.

According to Bhargavastra's developers, the system represents a significant stride in counter-drone technology.

Its open-source architecture suggests that while several advanced nations are developing similar micro-missile systems, a domestically conceived multi-layered and cost-effective counter-drone system with swarm neutralisation capabilities like Bhargavastra is yet to be deployed anywhere else globally.

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Desi iron dome. very low cost iron dome. This will finish off drones at very low cost, lesser than the cost of drone.

 

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This is very potent low cost missile. It can be an Indian iron dome at 5 to 10% cost of Israeli iron dome.

 

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This system will have its own utility but with the arrival of Laser, many AD systems will be substituted with Laser. India has operationalized the 30 KW Laser weapon. It has shooting down Chinese drones operated by Pakistan. Next in line is 50KW, 100 KW and 300KW Laser weapon. It will be used to shoot down Planes and missiles as well. It will be very costly for enemy to loose any low coast drone against 1 USD operational cost of Laser to shot down any enemy drone.