Bhargavastra, India’s first domestic micromissile system created especially to combat the growing threat presented by swarm drones, has been successfully tested. The tests, which took place on January 12 and 13, 2025, at the Gopalpur Seaward Firing Ranges, represented a major development in India’s defense capabilities.
Important Aspects of Bhargavastra
Bhargavastra can use guided micromunitions to destroy small incoming drones that are more than six kilometers away. The system’s effectiveness against drone threats is demonstrated by its ability to attack specific virtual targets at distances more than 2.5 kilometers.
This system can engage numerous targets at once since it is designed to offer a multi-layered strategy to drone defense. It is a powerful choice for protecting against extensive drone strikes because it has the ability to launch over 64 micro missiles simultaneously.
Bhargavastra is versatile for rapid deployment over a range of terrains, including high-altitude regions, and is made to be mounted on transportable platforms. This adaptability is essential to fulfilling the Indian Armed Forces’ operational requirements.
By integrating with current military networks, the Bhargavastra system’s sophisticated Command-and-Control capabilities can improve operational effectiveness and situational awareness during conflicts.
Bhargavastra, created by Solar Group subsidiary Economic Explosives Ltd., is a major advancement in counter-drone technology. Its design tackles the increasing problem of low-cost drones in swarm configurations, which are being used more and more in contemporary combat.
Senior Army officials observed the successful testing, which are anticipated to result in more thorough assessments all year long, laying the groundwork for its eventual entry into the military. Systems like Bhargavastra will be essential in preserving the integrity of air defense against a variety of aerial threats as drone warfare develops.
