Indian Army Tests Cutting-Edge Drone, Radar & EW Systems in Mega Tech Trials

By A Staff Reporter

New Delhi, May 31 — As part of a sweeping effort to modernize its warfighting capabilities, the Indian Army is conducting high-intensity field trials of next-generation military technologies at key test sites across the country. The Ministry of Defence confirmed that the trials, part of its Capacity Development Demonstrations, aim to rigorously assess new platforms under realistic, near-combat conditions.

The demonstrations are taking place at Pokhran, Babina, Joshimath, Agra, and Gopalpur, and feature a blend of live-fire drills and electronic warfare simulations. General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff, recently reviewed the trials at Babina Field Firing Ranges, where he interacted with key stakeholders, reinforcing the Army’s focus on innovation and preparedness.

Key platforms undergoing evaluation include:

1. Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)

2. UAV-Launched Precision Guided Munitions (ULPGM)

3. Runway-Independent RPAS

4. Counter-UAS Solutions

5. Loitering Munitions

6. Specialised Vertical Launch (SVL) Drones

7. Precision Multi-Munition Delivery Systems

8. Integrated Drone Detection and Interdiction Systems (IDDIS)

9. Low-Level Light-Weight Radars

10. Next-Gen VSHORADS IR Systems

11. Electronic Warfare (EW) Platforms

These platforms represent the future of multi-domain warfare, and the evaluations are designed to measure their performance in diverse operational settings — from high-altitude zones to desert battlefields. According to the Army, the trials are not only technical in nature but are also meant to refine tactical doctrines and ensure seamless integration into existing command structures.