Indian Army Innovates Hybrid Anti-Drone Defense" Ganga ' Against Swarm Attacks

Defense News , India :- To counter the rising threat of swarm drone attacks, an inventive Indian Army officer and a soldier have collaborated to create an advanced anti-drone system. This system combines a homegrown jammer with an upgraded Russian-origin Schilka Weapon System.

Major Nagaraj SY, an Army Air Defence officer, and his comrade, Mohammed Firoze Khan, designed this system in response to the increased use of stealth drones in conflicts like the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.

Major Nagaraj SY explained, "To tackle swarm drone attacks effectively, we needed a hybrid anti-drone system incorporating both kinetic and non-kinetic components. The development took us about 8-10 months, and now it's deployed in our western sector."

The hybrid anti-drone system integrates an indigenous jammer with the enhanced Russian-origin Schilka Weapon System, proving effective against swarm drone attacks. The Schilka Weapon System can detect and neutralize incoming drones from a considerable distance, employing both kinetic and non-kinetic methods.

Simultaneously, the Indian Army is dedicating the year 2024 as the "Year of Technology Absorption." This initiative emphasizes the army's commitment to using technology for transformative change, relying on in-house expertise to innovate solutions in collaboration with the domestic defense industry.

Furthermore, the Indian Army is actively enhancing its cyberspace capabilities. Under the banner of "Project SAMBHAV," soldiers are being trained to leverage technology and exploit the cyber domain effectively. SAMBHAV is a secure, network-agnostic mobile ecosystem, utilizing contemporary 5G technology to provide secure communication with instant connectivity on the move. This represents a significant leap forward in India's defense capability, reflecting the army's dedication to staying technologically ahead.