It allows its operator to see and attack an armed target, without exposing himself for any counterattack.Ā Ā
The Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE) in Pune developed the corner-shot weapon system (CSWS) as a special purpose weapon. It is ideally suited for urban, close-quarter scenarios since it can engage targets situated behind corners while the system bends and gathers video feed, saving soldiers from any surprise counter-attack.Ā Ā
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the Jammu and Kashmir police are in the process of inducting a corner-shot weapon system (CSWS) conceived and developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).Ā
“The project was completed in March 2019 and has since gone through user testing with a number of Central Armed Police Forces,” says the statement (CAPF). According to a defence official, the CRPF and the J&K police are in the process of obtaining guns.Ā Ā
It has been in the works for about a decade. The technology was passed to Bharat Electronics Limited, Pune, and Zen Technologies Limited, Hyderabad, for manufacturing in July 2020, according to the official.Ā Ā
The weapon, camera, laser, infrared illuminator, and torch are positioned in the front portion of the CSWS, while the display, electronics, battery, and swivelling mechanism are located in the back. To make it lighter and more robust, the body is built from a high-grade aluminum alloy.Ā Ā
Day-night firing capability, color display, digital zoom, zeroing facility, hotkeys, high power battery, status display, and compliance with JSS 5855, according to the official, make it a very potent system for security personnel engaged in Counter-Insurgency and Counter-Terrorism (CI/CT) operations.Ā Ā
The recent India-Japan bilateral Army exercise Dharma Guardian-2022, which ended on March 10 in Belagavi, Karnataka, featured a few systems. The technology was briefed to the Japanese side, and both sides utilized it to practice room intervention to neutralize hostile elements. Ā
This indigenously produced system outperforms contemporary international systems in many ways, according to the official, and is available in 9 mm GLOCK 17/19 and 1A1 Auto Pistol variants.Ā
One of the executives noted that the industry was involved in the development process, which allowed them to better absorb the technology. He also stressed the importance of including domestic business in the ‘Atmanirbhar‘ initiative.Ā Ā
The prototypes were created by the two industries throughout the research and during the trials, according to the official, so that there would be no gaps in manufacturing afterwards. “The technical trials have been completed, and the system is now operational. “It’s also an excellent export option,” the official added.Ā
Published By :- Shubham Agarwal
Edited By :- Kritika Kashyap
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