Army Chief launches 'Agniastra' multi-target detonation device during Gangtok conference
The Daily Guardian|October 12, 2024
The Army Chief, General Upendra Dwivedi on Friday, officially launched "Agni astra," a portable multi-target detonation device, during the Army Commanders Conference in Gangtok.
Army Chief launches 'Agniastra' multi-target detonation device during Gangtok conference

This device was developed by Major Rajprasad RS from the Indian Army's Corps of Engineers and is seen as a major advancement in both conventional and counter-terrorism operations.

According to Indian Army officials, the device holds "tremendous potential" for use in room interventions, remote bunker or hideout destruction, and reserve demolitions. Speaking about its capabilities, they added, "It has tremendous potential in both conventional and counter-terrorist operations like room intervention, remote bunker/ hideout bursting, and reserve demolition."

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