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Big boost to India’s drone arsenal: Indian Army to get over 100 SkyStrikers
India
Times Now Digital
Updated Sep 03, 2021 | 11:01 IST
The Indian Army is all set to procure over 100 'SkyStrikers'.
02:02 / 02:02
Big boost to India’s drone arsenal: Indian Army to get over 100 SkyStrikers | India News
02:02 / 02:02
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
The drones, also known as sky strikers, can carry ammunition atop them and can strike targets from far off distances.
The contract worth Rs 100 crore was signed on September 1.
SkyStriker is a cost-effective loitering munition that is capable of long-range precise tactical strikes. The technology-enabled SkyStriker improves performance, situational awareness and survivability by providing direct-fire aerial-precision capabilities to maneuverable troops and Special Forces.
SkyStriker is an Unmanned aircraft system that can acquire and strike operator-designated targets with a 5kg warhead installed inside the fuselage, enabling high-precision performance.
Elbit Systems described SkyStriker "as a silent, invisible and surprise attacker, that delivers the utmost in precision and reliability, providing a critical advantage in the modern battlefield".
SkyStriker can reach a distance of 20 kms within 10 minutes. It uses autonomous navigation during its cruising and loitering phases.
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On August 31, 2021, the Indian Navy signed a contract with Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Limited (BEL) for the supply of the first indigenous comprehensive Naval Anti Drone System (NADS) with both hard kill and soft kill capabilities. It will be an effective all-encompassing counter to the increased drone threat to strategic naval installations.
"The NADS uses the help of Radar, Electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) sensors and Radio Frequency (RF) detectors to detect and jam the micro drones. The DRDO’s RF/Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) detects the frequency which is being used by the controller and the signals are then jammed. The anti-drone technology system of DRDOprovides for both 'soft kill' and 'hard kill' options to the Indian Armed Forces to tackle fast-emerging aerial threats. Both the static and mobile versions of NADS will be supplied to the Indian Navy within a short time from the signing of contract," ministry of defence stated.
The indigenously developed anti-drone system is capable of instantly detecting, jamming micro drones and use a laser-based kill mechanism to terminate targets.
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India
Times Now Digital
Updated Sep 03, 2021 | 11:01 IST
The Indian Army is all set to procure over 100 'SkyStrikers'.
02:02 / 02:02
Big boost to India’s drone arsenal: Indian Army to get over 100 SkyStrikers | India News
02:02 / 02:02
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- SkyStrikers can carry ammunition atop them and can strike targets from far off distances
- Indian Navy signed a contract with BEL for supply of Naval Anti drone system
The drones, also known as sky strikers, can carry ammunition atop them and can strike targets from far off distances.
The contract worth Rs 100 crore was signed on September 1.
SkyStriker is a cost-effective loitering munition that is capable of long-range precise tactical strikes. The technology-enabled SkyStriker improves performance, situational awareness and survivability by providing direct-fire aerial-precision capabilities to maneuverable troops and Special Forces.
SkyStriker is an Unmanned aircraft system that can acquire and strike operator-designated targets with a 5kg warhead installed inside the fuselage, enabling high-precision performance.
Elbit Systems described SkyStriker "as a silent, invisible and surprise attacker, that delivers the utmost in precision and reliability, providing a critical advantage in the modern battlefield".
SkyStriker can reach a distance of 20 kms within 10 minutes. It uses autonomous navigation during its cruising and loitering phases.
RELATED NEWS
Indian Navy signs contract for indigenous anti-drone systems
Rs 14,000 crore 'Make in India' boost for Indian Army through Akash missiles, ALH Dhruv choppers procurement
'BrahMos missile to be built in Lucknow,' announces Rajnath Singh; moots 'PNG gas for each household in city'
On August 31, 2021, the Indian Navy signed a contract with Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Limited (BEL) for the supply of the first indigenous comprehensive Naval Anti Drone System (NADS) with both hard kill and soft kill capabilities. It will be an effective all-encompassing counter to the increased drone threat to strategic naval installations.
"The NADS uses the help of Radar, Electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) sensors and Radio Frequency (RF) detectors to detect and jam the micro drones. The DRDO’s RF/Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) detects the frequency which is being used by the controller and the signals are then jammed. The anti-drone technology system of DRDOprovides for both 'soft kill' and 'hard kill' options to the Indian Armed Forces to tackle fast-emerging aerial threats. Both the static and mobile versions of NADS will be supplied to the Indian Navy within a short time from the signing of contract," ministry of defence stated.
The indigenously developed anti-drone system is capable of instantly detecting, jamming micro drones and use a laser-based kill mechanism to terminate targets.
Big boost to India’s drone arsenal: Indian Army to get over 100 SkyStrikers
The Indian Army is all set to procure over 100 'SkyStrikers'.
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