After drone, missile purchases, Army moves to upgrade air defence training
(Ai-generated image)Months after procuring a range of drones and air defence missiles to bolster its combat capabilities, the Indian Army has initiated the acquisition of three target systems designed to simulate drone swarms, helicopters, and missile-like threats, signalling a renewed focus on preparing troops for evolving aerial warfare. Over the last year, the Army made significant purchases of drones and air defence missiles, among other modern platforms, many of which were through the emergency route, to fill identified capability gaps. Earlier this month, the Army initiated the procurement for the Intermediate Target System (Rocket), the Basic Target System (Swarm Drones), and the Basic Target System (Multirotor Copter), which will be used to train the troops to counter a range of aerial threats. Three Requests for Information (RFIs) have been issued to gather details from vendors regarding the three systems. Training for evolving threats In the RFIs, the Army stated that the air threat is rapidly evolving beyond just manned fourth- and fifth-generation aircraft and smart bombs to include cruise missiles and Unmanned Aerial Systems. Thereby, it stated, crews/detachments of units and students undergoing courses at training institutes to counter evolving air threats need to be empowered by providing them with suitable targets.
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