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

Defence | Dated: 25 Oct 2024

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.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - 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.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (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.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

What is the name of the multi-target detonation device recently launched by the Indian Army?

Correct Answer: Agniastra

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