Induction of Shatrunash and Agniastra Defence Systems
In News
What Happened
Why It Matters
Background
History & Context
What Changed
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BEFORE: Counter-IED and electronic disablement relied heavily on kinetic impact or bulky, imported jamming equipment. NOW: Shatrunash provides a handheld, indigenous EMP solution to disable electronics without kinetic force.
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BEFORE: Remote detonation systems were often limited to single-target engagement or required cumbersome setups in the field. NOW: Agniastra offers a multi-target, highly portable remote detonation capability, improving tactical flexibility.
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BEFORE: Frontline innovations by serving officers often lacked rapid formal induction pathways. NOW: Platforms like the NSG Counter-IED Innovator Award ceremony streamline the recognition and rapid induction of homegrown military technology.
Prelims Angle
NCERT Connection
Practice Questions
Q1
Correct Statement(s)Consider the following statements regarding the defense systems 'Shatrunash' and 'Agniastra': 1. Shatrunash is a handheld electromagnetic pulse (EMP) weapon designed to disable electronic targets without kinetic impact. 2. Both systems were imported to enhance India's counter-insurgency operations. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?