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India develops JWALA micro-missile to counter enemy drones effectively
- •Indian private defense firm IG Defence has successfully tested solid rocket motors for the indigenous JWALA micro-missile system.
- •JWALA is a surface-to-air micro-missile designed to affordably target and destroy enemy drones in modern warfare.
- •The missile will be integrated into IG Defence's AI-based GRID Defend war management network for coordinated threat response.
- •The company has also developed a non-destructive anti-drone device named T-SHUL BEAM to disrupt drone communications.
- •This indigenous low-cost weapon system aims to reduce dependence on foreign technology and counter rising drone threats.
Key Questions Answered
JWALA is an indigenous surface-to-air micro-missile designed by the private defense technology company IG Defence to directly target and destroy enemy drones at a low cost. It features a fin-controlled, dual-pulse solid rocket motor and is intended to provide an affordable alternative to expensive air defense missiles.
The JWALA missile is being incorporated into IG Defence's comprehensive GRID Defend network. This AI-based war management system coordinates information from various sensors, command structures, and weapon systems to identify threats and manage retaliatory actions.
IG Defence showcased an 8-channel handheld anti-drone device named T-SHUL BEAM at the Indian Air Force's 'Dronathon 2026'. This soft-kill technology can disrupt drone telemetry, navigation, and video communication at line-of-sight distances up to 3 kilometers.
