Redon Systems unveils “Achuk” India’s first barrel-launched loitering munition system

NewsBharati    07-Aug-2023 10:38:00 AM
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Loitering Munitions have emerged as cheap cost-effective weapons of choice to take out high-valued targets such as radar stations, Air defense system missile launchers, tanks & even a high-valued soldier standing in a window of a building drinking coffee as seen in the ongoing Russian-Ukraine War.
 

Achuk Redon Systems 
 
Achuk, a barrel-launched loitering munition system, was revealed by Redon Systems Private Limited (RSPL) as a new technical wonder. This cutting-edge drone-like weapon system has proven its worth in both semi-autonomous and autonomous modes, bringing up new possibilities in modern combat.
 
With a 1.5 kilogram payload and an astounding operational height of 3500 meters, Achuk is intended to carry out accurate and devastating missions. It can operate in a wide temperature range of -20 to 50 degrees Celsius and withstand a variety of environmental situations. This loitering munition, with a striking radius of 30 kilometers, may efficiently target terrorist hideouts, vehicles, fuel and ammo dumps, and other high-value enemy assets.
 
It may be used in swarms, which include numerous drones working together to overwhelm hostile defences. This novel strategy assures that even strongly defended enemy positions may be efficiently eliminated.
 
Achuk's setup time is astonishingly low, at only 15 minutes. This capacity to deploy quickly increases its value in dynamic and time-sensitive military operations. Furthermore, its semi-autonomous and autonomous modes of operation provide maximum combat adaptability and versatility.

Its also features Encrypted communications with real time Video transmission & a impressive Multi barrel launch capability.
 
It can also relay real time coordinates of GPS location of targets to the Ground Station.