As the Short Range-Unmanned Aerial Vehicle-Weaponized (SR-UAV-W), also known as the “Archer,” is ready for critical missile evaluation trials in the upcoming weeks, India’s pursuit of a formidable indigenous weapon system for the Indian Army has taken a significant stride forward.
With the completion of flight demonstrations, the Archer has clearly cleared its first obstacle.
This prepares the ground for the next tests that will evaluate its potential for weaponization. Evaluating the Archer’s capacity to fire and steer anti-tank missiles onto pre-designated targets is the main goal of the missile evaluation trials.
To replicate actual combat situations, fake targets will be used in these exercises. The outcome of these trials is extremely important.
The Archer UAV may be inducted into the Indian Army and paramilitary groups