India’s Indigenous Counter-Swarm Drone System Successfully Test-Fired News24 –

India has successfully test fired a new low-cost Counter Drone System, ‘Bhargavastra’,  in a Hard Kill mode. The counter drone system has been designed and developed by Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited (SDAL). ‘Bhargavastra’ marked a major achievement in countering the escalating threat of drone swarms. The micro rockets used in this counter-drone system underwent rigorous testing at the Seaward Firing Range, Gopalpur, achieving all designated objectives.

Three trials were conducted for the rocket at Gopalpur on 13th May 2025 in presence of senior officials of Indian Army. Two trials were conducted by firing one rocket each. One trial was conducted by firing two rockets in salvo mode within 2 seconds. All four rockets performed as expected and achieved the required launch parameters underscoring its pioneering technology in mitigating large-scale drone attacks: Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited.