CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -By Manjeet Negi: The Indian Army is planning to acquire 12 Swathi Weapon Locating Radars (WLRS) indigenously developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) at a cost of approximately Rs 950 crores in a major boost for the army on the China front.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Weapon Locating Radar (WLR) also known as Swathi is a mobile artillery-locating phased array radar developed by India. This counter-battery radar is designed to detect and track incoming artillery and rocket fire to determine the point of origin for counter-battery fire.

Detailed explanation-3: -COBRA is considered the world’s most advanced land based weapon locating system, comprising a high performance radar, advanced processing and an integrated, flexible command, control and communication system.

Detailed explanation-4: -The ex-Soviet republic has from 2020 bought several weapon systems from India, including 4 indigenous weapon-locating radars, also known as Swathi.