Indian Army Launches Multi-Target Detonation Device "Agniastra" in Gangtok.

Defence

On October 11, 2024, the Indian Army's Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), General Upendra Dwivedi, launched "Agniastra," a multi-target portable detonation device (WEDC), during the Army Commanders Conference (ACC) held in Gangtok, Sikkim.


      - The device was developed by Major Rajprasad RS from the Indian Army's Corps of Engineers.

      - The device was patented on March 19, 2024, highlighting its innovative design and technology.

     

Main Points:-   (i) The WEDC was designed to enhance the safety and reliability of executing multiple-target detonations, addressing the shortcomings of older systems like the Exploder Dynamo Capacitor.

      (ii) The Agniastra device significantly increases the operational range to 2.5 kilometers, compared to its predecessor's limited 400-meter range. This allows for greater tactical flexibility.

(iii) Union Minister Rajnath Singh from the Ministry of Defence (MoD) delivered the keynote address at the conference virtually.

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