The Indian Army is conducting field trials of next-generation defence technologies at various locations across India, including Pokhran, Babina, Joshimath, Agra, and Gopalpur. These trials, overseen by Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi, simulate near-combat conditions with electronic warfare integration to rigorously assess the performance of advanced systems developed under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative. A wide range of platforms are being evaluated, including unmanned aerial systems, loitering munitions, electronic warfare platforms, and counter-UAS solutions, with the goal of enhancing operational readiness and promoting indigenous defence capability development. These demonstrations signify a crucial step in the Indian Army's "Decade of Transformation" roadmap, emphasizing the rapid adoption of emerging technologies. A large number of domestic defence industry partners are participating in the trials.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Defence: Government ministry responsible for defence.
INDIAN ARMY: The land service branch and the largest component of the Indian Armed Forces.
PIB Delhi: Press Information Bureau, Delhi office. Likely the source of the press release.
Pokhran Field Firing Ranges: A key location where Capacity Development Demonstrations are being undertaken by the Indian Army.
Babina Field Firing Ranges: A key location where Capacity Development Demonstrations are being undertaken by the Indian Army.
Joshimath: A key location where Capacity Development Demonstrations are being undertaken by the Indian Army.
Agra: A location where dedicated Air Defence equipment demonstrations are scheduled.
Gopalpur: A location where dedicated Air Defence equipment demonstrations are scheduled.
27 May 2025: Date on which General Upendra Dwivedi visited Babina Field Firing Ranges.
General Upendra Dwivedi: Chief of the Army Staff, who visited Babina Field Firing Ranges.
Chief of the Army Staff: The highest-ranking officer in the Indian Army.
Aatmanirbhar Bharat: An initiative aimed at accelerating indigenous capability development.
Decade of Transformation: The Indian Army's roadmap for a period of modernization and technological advancement.
Unmanned Aerial Systems: Key platform undergoing evaluation. Also referred to as UAS.
UAV Launched Precision Guided Munition: Key platform undergoing evaluation. Also referred to as ULPGM.
Runway Independent: Key platform undergoing evaluation. Also referred to as RWI.
Remotely Piloted Aerial Systems: Key platform undergoing evaluation. Also referred to as RPAS.
CounterUAS Solutions: Key platform undergoing evaluation.
Loitering Munitions: Key platform undergoing evaluation.
Specialised Vertical Launch: Key platform undergoing evaluation. Also referred to as SVL.
Precision Multi Munition Delivery Systems: Key platform undergoing evaluation.
Integrated Drone Detection and Interdiction System: Key platform undergoing evaluation. Also referred to as IDDIS.
Low Level Light Weight Radars: Key platform undergoing evaluation.
VSHORADS Next Generation IR Systems: Key platform undergoing evaluation.
Electronic Warfare: Key platform undergoing evaluation. Also referred to as EW.
Indian Army: The land service branch and the largest component of the Indian Armed Forces.
Ministry of Defence
INDIAN ARMY CONDUCTS TRIALS OF NEXT-GEN
DEFENCE TECHNOLOGIES UNDER SIMULATED
OPERATIONAL CONDITIONS
Posted On: 31 MAY 2025 3:18PM by PIB Delhi
The Indian Army is currently undertaking extensive Capacity Development Demonstrations at key locations
across the country, including the Pokhran Field Firing Ranges, Babina Field Firing Ranges, and Joshimath,
with dedicated Air Defence equipment demonstrations also scheduled at Agra and Gopalpur. These field trials
are being conducted under near-combat conditions, integrating electronic warfare simulations to assess the
performance of cutting-edge defence systems rigorously. On 27 May 2025, General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief
of the Army Staff, visited Babina Field Firing Ranges and reviewed the ongoing demonstrations and
interacted with all stakeholders.
The demonstrations feature a wide array of advanced technologies developed under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat
initiative, aimed at accelerating indigenous capability development. The trials mark a significant step in the
Indian Army’s roadmap for a “Decade of Transformation” and are designed to ensure rapid absorption of
emerging technologies to meet evolving battlefield requirements. A large number of defence industry partners
are taking part in the demonstration, reflecting the increasing synergy between the Indian Army and domestic
manufacturers.
Key platforms undergoing evaluation include:
Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)
(cid:108)
UAV Launched Precision Guided Munition (ULPGM)
(cid:108)
Runway Independent (RWI) Remotely Piloted Aerial Systems (RPAS)
(cid:108)
Counter-UAS Solutions
(cid:108)
Loitering Munitions
(cid:108)
Specialised Vertical Launch (SVL) Drones
(cid:108)
Precision Multi Munition Delivery Systems
(cid:108)
Integrated Drone Detection and Interdiction System (IDDIS)
(cid:108)
Low Level Light Weight Radars
(cid:108)
VSHORADS (Next Generation) IR Systems
(cid:108)
Electronic Warfare (EW) Platforms
(cid:108)
Through these evaluations, the Indian Army aims to strengthen its technological edge, enhance operational
readiness, and reaffirm its commitment to indigenous innovation and self-reliance in defence capability
development.
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