EXERCISE SWAVLAMBAN SHAKTI STRENGTHENING SELF-RELIANCE THROUGH TECHNOLOGY

EXERCISE SWAVLAMBAN SHAKTI OF INDIAN ARMY

Bhopal. In today’s volatile global geopolitical landscape, it is imperative for a nation’s Armed Forces to continuously enhance their combat capabilities through the integration of niche and emerging technologies. In pursuit of this objective, the Sudarshan Chakra Corps of Southern Command is conducting Exercise SWAVLAMBAN SHAKTI, a Corps-level military exercise at the Babina Field Firing Ranges, from 17-22 October 2024. The exercise which aims to integrate New Technology Equipment (NTEs) into the Army’s offensive strategies, ensuring readiness for future warfare scenarios commenced on 17 Oct in presence of Lt Gen Prit Pal Singh the General Officer Commanding the Sudarshan Chakra Corps and will help identify and prioritize critical technologies and equipment for future development and procurement.
Approximately 1,800 personnel, 210 armoured vehicles, 50 specialist vehicles, and a range of aviation assets are participating in the exercise. Over 50 New Tech Equipment from more than 40 prominent industry partners-including DRDO labs and emerging defence startups are being showcased.
Some of the cutting-edge technology being evaluated includes Swarm Drones, Kamikaze Drones, Logistic Swarm Drones, Handheld Drone Jammers, Software Defined Radio-based Mobile Adhoc Network Systems, Robotic Mules, All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)/Light Armoured Multipurpose Vehicles (LAMVs), Guided Precision Aerial Delivery Systems (GPADS), LASER-based Communication Systems, Directed Energy Weapons, and indigenously developed long-endurance UAVs. These systems will be assessed for their effectiveness in supporting the Army’s future war-fighting strategies.
This exercise is a significant step towards fostering collaboration between the Indian Army and the defence industry, facilitating the development of cutting-edge solutions for multi-domain warfare. Aligned with the Government’s vision for Aatmanirbhar Bharat, Exercise SWAVLAMBAN SHAKTI will provide valuable support to defence industry partners, as they work together to drive innovation and self-reliance in the defence sector.
The Southern Star Drone Mela and Static Equipment Display are also being organised as part of the exercise on 22 Oct 24. The event is being conducted with an aim to boost indigenous defence manufacturing capability in fields of drone and anti-drone technologies. The event will provide an opportunity to young entrepreneurs and MSMEs to display and validate their capabilities while operating in a modern technology intensive battlefield.