Army Conducts Trials of Next-Gen Def Systems Under Near-Combat Conditions

The Indian Army is conducting field trials of several cutting-edge defence systems under "near-combat conditions", integrating electronic warfare simulations, to assess their performance rigorously, officials said on Saturday.

- OUR CORRESPONDENT

NEW DELHI:

The trials aim to strengthen the Army's technological prowess and enhance its operational readiness.

The platforms undergoing evaluation include Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), UAV Launched Precision Guided Munition (ULPGM), Runway Independent (RWI) Remotely Piloted Aerial Systems (RPAS) and counter-UAS solutions, the defence ministry said.

"Through these evaluations, the Indian Army aims to strengthen its technological edge, enhance operational readiness, and reaffirm its commitment to indigenous innovation and self-reliance in defence capability development," it said in a statement.