CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Drone Detect, Deter and Destroy system (D4S) is the first indigenously developed anti-drone system to be inducted into the Indian Armed Forces. It is developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and manufactured by Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL).

Detailed explanation-2: -The DRDO has developed the multi-copter with payload capacity of 5 kg to 25 kg and is working on increasing the capacity up to 30 kg, he said. The multi-copter can carry out autonomous missions with waypoint navigation up to 5 km radius.

Detailed explanation-3: -Indrajaal. A Hyderabad-based firm Grene Robotics has claimed to have designed and developed India’s first indigenous autonomous drone defence dome called Indrajaal.

Detailed explanation-4: -Anti drone systems are used to detect and/or intercept unwanted drones and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Hostile drones may be used to deploy explosives, smuggle contraband or gather intelligence on sensitive assets, and the proliferation of low-cost UAVs has led to an increase in incidents.

Detailed explanation-5: -DRDO has developed an indigenous 84 mm calibre, 7 kg lightweight recoilless reusable ATGM launcher for the Indian army which will replace the 14 kg Carl Gustav Mark-II launcher.