Published 17:30 IST, February 21st 2020
DRDO's anti-drone system to be deployed during Trump's visit after successful trial
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed an indigenous anti-drone system that has successfully destroyed UAVs during trials
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At a time when drones are being used by Pakistan-based terror groups against India, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed an indigenous anti-drone system that has successfully destroyed UAVs during trials. system is also being deployed for security of US President Donald Trump during his forthcoming visit to India.
" DRDO system successfully neutralised an incoming drone during trials using its kill system. counter-drone system has capabilities to both detect and destroy drones in air," government sources said.
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Almost all security agencies including Air Force, Army, paramilitary forces and those involved in VVIP security are looking at acquiring anti-drone systems after terror groups and ors started using m. Over recent past, re have been instances of smuggling of small arms and narcotics using drones which can carry 3-4 kilograms of weight and can fly at very low heights.
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DRDO counter-drone system was first deployed to provide security cover to Republic Day Pare this year which was attended by Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with or dignitaries. system is being deployed in Ahmedab for Modi-Trump roshow where y would be tasked to thwart any aerial threat from drones, Gujarat Police h stated on Thursday.
A number of instances of drones being used for smuggling weapons have been taking place along riverine borders with Pakistan in Punjab and Jammu where small drones fly at a very low height and drop supplies, sources said. Border Security Force troops have also shot down some of drones coming from Pakistan.
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'Namaste, President Trump'
India is set to roll out red carpet for visit of US President Donald Trump on February 24-25. Trump and PM Modi would participate in a grand roshow in Ahmedab and also tour Sabarmati Ashram, during his visit. y will also inaugurate newly-built Motera cricket stium, which is going to be largest cricket stium in world. US President will visit Agra as well.
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grand roshow, planned along a 10-km decked-up stretch from Ahmedab airport to Sabarmati Ashram, will have both President Trump and PM Modi leing crowd in latter's home state Gujarat. US President would n visit Sabarmati Ashram, which served as an epicentre of country's freedom struggle during Mahatma Gandhi's stay re. y will also dress a big crowd in largest cricket stium in Ahmedab.
event was named as 'Kem Cho Trump' by locals in anticipation of his visit to state. However, Centre after due consideration and to give a national me to event renamed it as 'Namaste, President Trump'. This will be Donald Trump's first-ever visit to India as US President.
(with ANI inputs)
17:30 IST, February 21st 2020