{"id":6969,"date":"2025-01-16T17:08:03","date_gmt":"2025-01-16T11:38:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/exams\/?p=6969"},"modified":"2026-02-24T12:51:53","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T07:21:53","slug":"bhargavastra-india-micro-missile-counter-drone-threats-4480","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/current-affairs\/bhargavastra-india-micro-missile-counter-drone-threats-4480\/","title":{"rendered":"Bhargavastra: India\u2019s Indigenous Micro-Missile System for Counter Drone Threats"},"content":{"rendered":"<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">A recent landmark defense tech event came to India as it test-fired its first locally developed micro-missile system called the Bhargavastra to counter the growing menace of swarm drones. The trials were carried out at Gopalpur Seaward Firing Ranges on January 12 &amp; 13, 2025 and these are a major leap for India in its military strength. The Bhargavastra system is designed to counter drone threats proactively, provides multiple layers of defense mechanisms, and can be moved around and integrated with the existing defense systems. The ongoing advancement of drone warfare makes Bhargavastra gear up to be very relevant in the battle to protect India&rsquo;s skies and enhance the country&rsquo;s defense structure.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Key Features of Bhargavastra:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Detection and Engagement:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Bhargavastra can identify relatively small-sized incoming drones at a range exceeding 6 kilometers.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">These threats can be eliminated by the system&rsquo;s capability of using guided micro-munitions that target the enemy up to distances of 2.5 kilometers away.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Multi-Layered Defence:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">It is specifically conceived to be effective when defending against several drone threats at once.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">It can fire over 64 micro-missiles simultaneously, thus making the system capable of handling mass drone attacks or swarming.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Mobility and Versatility:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Thus, Bhargavastra is mounted on mobile companies that can afford to quickly move to different textures of the territory, including mountainous ones.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">This flexibility makes it possible for the system to be easily adjusted to the operation&rsquo;s requirement, making it an awful tool for the Indian Armed Forces.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Integration with Existing Systems:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">The system has enhanced Command-and-Control functions to allow compatibility with foremost military networks.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Successful Missile Programs of India<\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Start Date: 1983<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Completion: 2008<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Objectives:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Build basic Indigenous missile development capability<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Indigenously develop a spectrum of missiles that can effectively provide coverage to India&rsquo;s defense forces<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Key Products:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Prithvi (Surface-to-Surface Missile)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Akash (Surface-to-Air Missile)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Nag (Anti-Tank Guided Missile)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Trishul (Short-range Surface-to-Air Missile)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Agni series (Ballistic Missiles)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">India and Russia&rsquo;s BrahMos Aerospace Joint Venture<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Established: 1998<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Partners: India&rsquo;s Defense Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) &amp; Russia&rsquo;s NPO Machine building<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Key Product:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">BrahMos or supersonic cruise missile<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">BrahMos is among the fastest cruise missiles globally and can be vertically launched from multiple systems.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">India&rsquo;s Ballistic Missile Defence Programme<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Start Date: 1999<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Features:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">End atmosphere and exo-atmosphere intercepting capabilities based on a two-tiered method.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Key Products:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Prithvi Air Defence (PAD) \/ Pradyumna (Ballistic Missile Interceptor)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Surface to Surface Missile System (SSM) \/ Prithvi, Agni, Akash, and Trishul \/ Indigenously developed Ballistic Missile Defence System; Advanced Air Defence (AAD) \/ Ashwin<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">They enable India to intercept adversaries&rsquo; ballistic missile threats and therefore make them stop their attacks.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Independent Projects<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Since 2008: In fact, after the IGMDP programme India has started several independent missile programmes.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Key products:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Agni Series (Advanced Ballistic Missiles)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">K-Missiles (Cruise Missiles)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator Vehicle (Ongoing development of hypersonic missile technology)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Types of Missiles<\/span><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Classification of Missiles based on speed<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Subsonic Missiles<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Speed: Below the speed of sound also known as, Mach 1.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Examples:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">U.S. Harpoon (Anti-ship missile)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Indian PRITHVI (Short-Range Ballistic Missile)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Supersonic Missiles<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Speed: Faster than Mach 1 but slower than Mach 5<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Examples:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Russian Iskander (Tactical ballistic missile)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Indian BrahMos which is a supersonic cruise missile.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Hypersonic Missiles<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Speed: At least five times the speed of sound that is over Mach 5.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Examples:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">China DF-ZF&nbsp; (Hypersonic glide vehicle)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Russia Avangard<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">India&rsquo;s Shaurya\/ Sagarika (maximum speed 7.5 Mach)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Classification of Missiles based on Trajectory<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Ballistic Missiles<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Trajectory: Ballistic flight with lofted trajectory and glider phase of unpowered free fall following the boost phase<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Examples:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Agni series<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Prithvi series of Ballistic missiles.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Hypersonic Missiles<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Feature: Ballistic missile reaching or exceeding hypersonic velocities while re-entering the Earth&rsquo;s atmosphere<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Examples:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Technology China DF-17 (Hypersonic glide vehicle)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Russia Avangard (Boost-glide system).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">India&#39;s Status: The &ldquo;Technology Demonstration&rdquo; stage of HGVs<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Cruise Missiles<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Feature: Surface-to-surface missiles seeking targets on land or sea and flying in the Earth&rsquo;s atmosphere at constant velocities.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Types of Cruise Missiles:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Subsonic Cruise Missiles&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Speed is below the speed of sound i.e less than Mach 1<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Examples:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">U.S. Tomahawk (BGM-109)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">India Subsonic Cruise Indian Nirbhay<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Intermediate-Range Cruise Missiles (Speed greater than Mach 1 but less than Mach 5)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Examples:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Bramos (a Supersonic cruise missile that has a speed of Mach 3).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Hypersonic Cruise Missiles (Speed greater than Mach 5).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Examples:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Russia 3M22 Zircon Hypersonic cruise missile (High speed- Mach 8)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">India BrahMos II (Under development planned for the speed above Mach 8 based on Zircon)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Classification of Missiles based on Propulsion<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Solid Propulsion<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Description: Uses high-density fuel such as Hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene (HTPB) fuel. It is affordable, easy to handle, and effective.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Examples:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Prithvi (Ballistic missile)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">BrahMos (Cruise missile)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Liquid Propulsion<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Description: Uses liquid fuels (e.g., Hydrazine, Liquid Hydrogen) and oxidizers (e.g., Nitrogen Tetroxide, Liquid Oxygen). It also offers optimal efficiency and throttle ability as compared to the traditional study.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Examples:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Agni series ballistic missile system.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Akash surface-to-air missile system<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Note: Agni-Prime was recently successfully tested with solid propellant making the missile lighter than all other Agni series missiles.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Hybrid Propulsion<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Description: A dual type of propellant, both solid and liquid type.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Examples:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Used in the prototype of the BrahMos hypersonic cruise missile.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Cryogenic Propulsion<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Description: It uses liquid oxygen and hydrogen and has a very high energy density.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Examples:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Used in the Agni-V, Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Ramjet\/Scramjet Propulsion<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Description: Air-breathing engines that are utilized for hypersonic ballistic and cruise missile systems.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Examples:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Under development: India&rsquo;s HGV (Hypersonic Glide Vehicle)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">BrahMos II (Cruise Missile missile type hypersonic)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Conclusion<\/span><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">The successful demonstration of Bhargavastra establishes India as having the potential in the realm of defense technology and demonstrates its ability to contain the new and dangerous threat of swarm drones. As an electronic warfare weapon, Bhargavastra gives a fitting response to any attempt to tamper with Indian airspace and empowers Trident to add more teeth to the Indian Armed Forces.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A recent landmark defense tech event came to India as it test-fired its first locally developed micro-missile system called the Bhargavastra to counter the growing menace of swarm drones. The trials were carried out at Gopalpur Seaward Firing Ranges on January 12 &amp; 13, 2025 and these are a major leap for India in its [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6970,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[20],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6969","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-technology"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6969","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6969"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6969\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6994,"href":"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6969\/revisions\/6994"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6970"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6969"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6969"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6969"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}