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Hindustan Times
14-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
What is Bhargavastra? India's indigenous system to counter drone swarms
India on Wednesday successfully test fired 'Bhargavastra', an indigenous system to counter the threat of swarm drones in the battlefield. The weapon is seen as a substantial leap in war fighting capabilities as drones dominate modern warfare among nations. The weapon, designed and developed by Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited (SDAL), was tested in a hard-kill mode which uses micro rockets to target incoming drone swarms. A drone swarm in a battlefield refers to a large group of drones that operate together in a coordinated way, often using artificial intelligence (AI), to make decisions and adapt to changing threat perceptions without needing constant human control. These swarms come from different directions to attack enemy installations. While some act as decoys (distraction), other drones continue their offensive actions. Bhargavastra comes with a multi-layered defensive capabilities. The first layer comes with unguided micro rockets with a 20-meter lethal radius to neutralise drone swarms up to 2.5 km. The second one is equipped with guided micro-missiles for precision targeting. It also comes with soft-kill methods like jamming and spoofing enemy drones to distract them away from high-value targets. India's system also has a radar range of 6 to 10 km for detecting small aerial threats. It is also equipped with EO/IR sensors for identifying low radar cross-section drones. Bhargavastra can be deployed across diverse terrains, including high-altitude areas and its modular system allows the configuration of its sensors and launchers per mission need. This mobile system is fully compatible with existing network-centric warfare systems and offers near-simultaneous engagement with enemy drones. The need for an indigenous drone swarm system assumes importance as Pakistan is believed to have used the Turkish-made Kamikaze drones to target India's military installations while responding to New Delhi's Operation Sindoor. Fragments of debris from the Byker YIHA III Kamikaze drones were recovered from several border regions after they were destroyed while in the air by India's air defences.
India Gazette
10-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
J-K: Turkish Kamikaze drone recovered in Naushera
Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], May 10 (ANI): Amid the Pakistan army's continuous targeting of civilian infrastructure in India, a Turkish Kamikaze drone was recovered in a village in Naushera area of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday. According to an Indian official, Pakistan attempted drone intrusions at many locations of India's western border, and these drones were possibly of Turkish origin, likely to test Indian air defences. Meanwhile, Byker YIHA III Kamikaze drones were recovered in Punjab's Amritsar, which were launched by Pakistan in the early hours of Saturday, as per defence officials. The attacks were launched in several civilian areas of the region, leaving their lives endangered. The attempt was thwarted by the Indian Army Air Defence guns at 5 am as the drones were destroyed in the air itself, as per the defence officials. Pakistan launched Byker YIHA III Kamikaze drones in Amritsar, Punjab, endangering the residential areas of Punjab. The attempt was thwarted by Army Air Defence guns at 5 AM today, destroying the same in the air. The drone was aimed at targeting civilian areas and innocent civilians,' defence officials said in their statement. Earlier, fragments and debris of an unidentified projectile were recovered from a field in Mughlani Kot Village in Punjab's Amritsar on Saturday morning, in the wake of Pakistan's blatant drone attacks against civilians across several locations in India. Visuals from the site show fragments of the object in an agricultural field, with the surrounding area burnt. Fragments and debris of unidentified projectiles were also recovered by the locals in Rajasthan's Barmer on Saturday. The Indian Armed Forces' precision strikes on nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) on May 7's Operation Sindoor resulted in the elimination of high-profile terrorists affiliated with Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), including Maulana Yusuf Azhar, wanted for the IC-814 hijacking, sources told ANI. According to sources, targets also included key figures involved in radical indoctrination, weapons training, and the coordination of terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir. Details from the source further revealed that the funeral sessions of some of the targets were also attended by top officials in the Pakistani Army, Police as well as the government, which exhibits Pakistan's false claims of not nurturing terrorist hideouts in the country. (ANI)
India Gazette
10-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Pakistan army moving troops towards forward areas: Wing Commander Vyomika Singh
New Delhi [India], May 10 (ANI): After targeting several locations and civilians in different areas in India, the Pakistan Army is now moving its troops towards forward areas, signalling possible offensive intentions. Addressing a press briefing on Saturday, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh confirmed that the Pakistan Army is moving troops towards forward areas. Wing Commander Singh asserted that while all hostile actions have been effectively countered with proportionate responses, India has reiterated its commitment to de-escalation, conditional on reciprocal restraint from Pakistan. 'Pakistan Army has been observed to be moving its troops towards forward areas, indicating an offensive intent to further escalation. Indian armed forces remain in a high state of operational readiness, and all hostile actions have been effectively countered and responded proportionately. Indian armed forces reiterated their commitment to non-escalation, provided the Pakistan side reciprocates,' Singh said. 'In a swift and calibrated response, Indian armed forces carried out a precision strike only at identified military targets... Pakistan has also attempted to execute a continued malicious misinformation campaign, with claims of destruction of the Indian S-400 system, destruction of airfields at Suratgarh and Sirsa... India unequivocally rejects these false claims being spread by Pakistan,' she added. Earlier today, Byker YIHA III Kamikaze drones were recovered in Punjab's Amritsar which were launched by Pakistan in the early hours of Saturday, as per defence officials. The attacks were launched in several civilian areas of the region leaving their lives endangered. The attempt was thwarted by the Indian Army Air Defence guns at 5 am as the drones were destroyed in the air itself, as per the defence officials. 'Pakistan launched Byker YIHA III Kamikaze drones in Amritsar, Punjab endangering the residential areas of Punjab. The attempt was thwarted by Army Air Defence guns at 5 AM today, destroying the same in the air. The drone was aimed to target civilian areas and innocent civilians,' defence officials said in their statement. Fragments and debris of unidentified projectiles were also recovered by the locals in Rajasthan's Barmer on Saturday. Meanwhile, four airbases in Pakistan were hit by Indian strikes in the early hours of Saturday, sources told ANI, as tensions between the two countries continue to escalate. India launched the retaliatory strikes immediately after Pakistan attacked 26 locations across India. Intermittent firing is still going on at several places along the Line of Control. Pakistan's attempted retaliation came in the wake of India's Operation Sindoor, where the Indian armed forces targeted nine terror infrastructures in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on Wednesday. The operation was a direct response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. (ANI)
The Print
10-05-2025
- Politics
- The Print
Amritsar under fresh wave of attacks by Pakistan drones, 5 shot down by Indian Air Defence System
Saturday is the third consecutive day when Amritsar has come under attempted attack by Pakistani armed drones. While it is not clear which of the sensitive installations were the apparent target of the armed drones, at least five were shot down. Hours later, Amritsar Deputy Commissioner Sakshi Sawhney declared a red alert in the city, urging residents to stay indoors. Amritsar: The city of Amritsar came under a fresh spell of attacks from armed drones fired by Pakistan early Saturday. The Indian Air Defence System intercepted this latest wave starting at 5 am. One of the drones fell at the house of one Jagbir Singh Jagga in Wadala Bhittewad village, Amritsar Rural Police district. Earlier, Friday night was declared a complete blackout in the wake of threat perception. On this night too blasts were heard from the outskirts of the holy city, while heavy firing of the anti-drone guns were also heard from Ajnala Block of the city. Neighbouring districts such as Gurdaspur, Tarn Taran and Pathankot also came under drone attacks, which were similarly thwarted by the Indian Armed Forces and the air defence mechanism. Defence officials said that Pakistan launched Byker YIHA III Kamikaze drones in Amritsar, targeting areas housing civilian population. 'The attempt was thwarted by Army Air Defence guns at 5 am today, destroying the same in the air. The drone was aimed at targeting civilian areas and innocent civilians,' the officials said. Punjab police officials rushed to the sites where the wreckages were reported to be found. They have collected the debris and sent it for further examination. In the wake of Pakistani armed drones and their possible misuse, Amritsar DC Sawhney has also banned flying any kind of drones in the district. (Edited by Prasanna Bachchhav) Also read: Pakistan launches Operation Bunyan un Marsoos against India, Indian air defence in action
Time of India
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Indian army destroys drone aimed at civilians in Punjab's Amritsar, debris recovered
Byker YIHA III Kamikaze drones were recovered in Punjab's Amritsar which were launched by Pakistan in the early hours of Saturday, as per defence officials. #Operation Sindoor India-Pakistan Clash Live Updates| Missiles, shelling, and attacks — here's all that's happening Pakistani Air Force jet shot down in Pathankot by Indian Air Defence: Sources India on high alert: What's shut, who's on leave, and state-wise emergency measures The attacks were launched in several civilian areas of the region leaving their lives endangered. The attempt was thwarted by the Indian Army Air Defence guns at 5 am as the drones were destroyed in the air itself, as per the defence officials. "Pakistan launched Byker YIHA III Kamikaze drones in Amritsar, Punjab endangering the residential areas of Punjab. The attempt was thwarted by Army Air Defence guns at 5 AM today, destroying the same in the air. The drone was aimed to target civilian areas and innocent civilians," defence officials said in their statement. Continue to video 5 5 Next Stay Playback speed 1x Normal Back 0.25x 0.5x 1x Normal 1.5x 2x 5 5 / Skip Ads by by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo Earlier, fragments and debris of an unidentified projectile were recovered from a field in MughlKot Village in Punjab's Amritsar on Saturday morning, in the wake of Pakistan's blatant drone attacks against civilians across several locations in India. Visuals from the site show fragments of the object in an agricultural field, with the surrounding area burnt. Fragments and debris of unidentified projectiles were also recovered by the locals in Rajasthan's Barmer on Saturday. Live Events Residents of Baldev Nagar, an area near Uttarlai Air Force Station and Jalipa Military Station in Barmer, witnessed the aftermath of the Pakistani attack that was successfully neutralised by Indian security forces in the early hours of the morning. However, there is still no official confirmation from authorities regarding the whereabouts of the unidentified projectile. Meanwhile, four airbases in Pakistan were hit by Indian strikes in the early hours of Saturday, sources told ANI, as tensions between the two countries continue to escalate. India launched the retaliatory strikes immediately after Pakistan attacked 26 locations across India. Intermittent firing is still going on at several places along the Line of Control. In its statement the Ministry of Defence said, "Drones have been sighted at 26 locations along the International Border and LoC with Pakistan. These include suspected armed drones. The locations include Baramulla, Srinagar, Avantipora, Nagrota, Jammu, Ferozpur, Pathankot, Fazilka, Lalgarh Jatta, Jaisalmer, Barmer, Bhuj, Kuarbet and Lakhi Nala. Regrettably, an armed drone targeted a civilian area in Ferozpur, resulting in injuries to members of a local family. The injured have been provided medical assistance and the area has been sanitised by security forces. The Indian Armed Forces are maintaining a high state of alert, and all such aerial threats are being tracked and engaged using counter-drone systems. The situation is under close and constant watch & prompt action is being taken wherever necessary. Citizens, especially in border areas, are advised to remain indoors, limit unnecessary movement, and strictly follow safety instructions issued by local authorities. While there is no need for panic, heightened vigilance and precaution are essential."
