With the Air Defense Fire Control Radar – Drone Detector (ADFCR-DD) systems, Indian Army can now track and shoot Pakistani drones more easily.
New Delhi: Taking a note from from recent conflicts like Russia-Ukraine, Israel-Hamas, and India’s own Operation Sindoor, the Indian Army is upgrading its air defence systems to counter evolving aerial threats, especially low-flying drones, which became a significant threat for India during the recent conflict with Pakistan. In the recent update, the Ministry of Defence has issued an RFI for Air Defense Fire Control Radar – Drone Detector (ADFCR-DD) systems. Here are all the details about (ADFCR-DD) systems and how they will be used against Pakistani drones.
Why Indian Army requires good radar systems?
Modern threats such as electric drones and drone swarms, with low radar and infrared signatures, are harder to detect than traditional aircraft. During Operation Sindoor, Pakistan used drones for both surveillance and attacks, highlighting the need for more advanced detection and neutralisation capabilities.
How Army will use radar systems against Pakistan?
With the use of Air Defense Fire Control Radar – Drone Detector (ADFCR-DD) systems, Indian Army can detect the Pakistani drones which have very low radar and infrared (IR) signatures, making them difficult to detect. The radar system can be used for detecting, tracking, identifying and neutralising modern aerial threats ranging from fighter aircraft, helicopters to low radar cross section (RCS) drones and swarm systems.
Defence Ministry gives nod to beef up Armed forces
In another significant development, the Defence Acquisition Council, under the chairmanship of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh recently approved various proposals for buying military hardware at a total cost of about Rs 67,000 crore, as per a report carried by news agency IANS.
Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) was accorded for the procurement of Thermal Imager-based Driver Night Sight for the Indian Army’s BMP fleet. This will enhance the night driving capability of BMPs and provide higher mobility and operational advantage to the Mechanised Infantry, according to an official statement.
(With inputs from agencies)
