In a significant stride toward technological self-reliance, the Indian Army’s Sudarshan Chakra Corps demonstrated a suite of advanced indigenous counter-drone systems at the Bhopal Military Station today. The field validation included live tests of three newly developed systems – Agni, Amber, and Ajeet – tailored to counter diverse aerial threats posed by modern drones.
Designed for short and medium-range use, the systems include Agni (a hand-held, short-range device), Amber (a man-portable, short-to-medium range solution), and Ajeet (a manpack short-range option). All three systems are capable of both hard and soft kills, offering versatile responses to different operational environments.
The demonstration was overseen by Lt Gen Prit Pal Singh, AVSM, General Officer Commanding of the Sudarshan Chakra Corps. Applauding the young Indian innovators who developed the technology, he emphasized the urgent need for indigenous, cutting-edge tools to confront evolving threats. He also underlined the importance of collaborative innovation under the government’s Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat programs.
The validation comes amid rising global concern over drone warfare. According to a RAND Corporation study, drone-related incidents have surged by over 300%. A NATO report further revealed that 70% of traditional air defense systems were ineffective against commercial drones used in asymmetric warfare.
During the event, Lt Gen Singh felicitated the developers behind the project, stating that their work marks a transformational moment for India’s military preparedness. The successful trial is expected to lead to scaled production and potential export opportunities, further cementing India’s role as a key player in global counter-drone technologies.
