New Delhi:
From afar, they appear like a flock of birds. But on closer appear, they make a hum that only a machine can make and fly in a neat formation. These are combat drones of the Indian Army that can swarm enemy forces and overwhelm their defences.
Over 15 such swarm drones of the army flew for the 1st time in public at the Army Day parade in Delhi. These drones can penetrate up to 50 km behind enemy lines and develop havoc, though drone operators can remain hidden safely, the presenter at the parade mentioned.
#WATCH | For the 1st time ever, Indian Army demonstrates combat swarm drones at #ArmyDay parade 2021 in Delhi. pic.twitter.com/F12rfo4emN
— ANI (@ANI) January 15, 2021
Swarm drones are noticed as a potent weapon in future warfare. The US, China, Russia and a handful of European nations are in the course of action of creating the 1st components of their swarm-drone strike packages.
The government strongly backs the drone improvement initiative as portion of the Make in India programme, which encourages Indian defence producers to concentrate on core study and improvement projects towards the next-generation needs of India’s armed forces.
A ‘disruption in warfare’ milestone accomplished by the #IndianArmy today with a demo of 75 unit autonomous drone swarm offensive & close help ops show at Cariappa Parade ground. Can enter 50 km inside enemy territory & carry out independent military tasks & destroy targets pic.twitter.com/wbQum0NCsa
— A. Bharat Bhushan Babu (@SpokespersonMoD) January 15, 2021
The army’s armoured components like tanks and infantry combat automobiles (ICV) also took portion in the parade. A truck carrying BrahMos cruise missiles – one particular of the deadliest in the globe due to its supersonic speed – drove behind BMP-2 infantry combat automobiles equipped with anti-tank guided missiles.
Multi-barrel rocket launchers and self-propelled anti-aircraft guns have been other armoured components that participated in the parade.
#WATCH | Indian Army showcases distinct forms of tanks and missile systems at #ArmyDay parade 2021 in Delhi. pic.twitter.com/yHeaQYG4yS
— ANI (@ANI) January 15, 2021
It was on January 15, 1949, that General (later Field Marshal) KM Cariappa was appointed as Commander in Chief of the Indian Army, and was also the 1st Indian to be appointed Commander In Chief. “Army Day is celebrated on this day. He adopted the slogan ‘Jai Hind’, which means ‘Victory to India’,” the Indian Army tweeted.