Indian Army conducts field trials of new-age defence platforms across country

The Ministry of Defence in a statement on Saturday said that Indian Army is conducting large-scale field trials of next-generation defence technologies across several key locations in India, including Pokhran, Babina, Joshimath, Agra and Gopalpur.

According to the statement, these demonstrations are being carried out under simulated near-combat scenarios and include integrated electronic warfare (EW) simulations to ensure real-world effectiveness.

The trials are part of the Army’s larger vision for a “Decade of Transformation” and are aligned with the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative, which promotes indigenous defence production. A diverse range of advanced military platforms are under evaluation, including:

• Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)
• UAV Launched Precision Guided Munitions (ULPGM)
• Runway Independent RPAS
• Counter-UAS and Loitering Munitions
• Specialised Vertical Launch (SVL) Drones
• Precision Multi Munition Delivery Systems
• Integrated Drone Detection and Interdiction Systems (IDDIS)
• Low Level Light Weight Radars
• Next-Gen VSHORADS IR Systems
• Electronic Warfare (EW) Platforms

The statement also stated that General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff, visited the Babina Field Firing Ranges on May 27 to review the ongoing demonstrations.

He interacted with military personnel and representatives from the domestic defence sector, underscoring the Indian Army’s strategic focus on capability enhancement and technological transformation.

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