Who developed the "Agniastra," a portable multi-target detonation device launched by the Indian Army in October 2024?
General Upendra Dwivedi, the Army Chief, launched the "Agniastra" device on October 11, 2024, in Gangtok during the Army Commanders Conference.
The "Agniastra" is a portable multi-target detonation device developed by Major Rajprasad RS from the Indian Army’s Corps of Engineers.
The device is designed for use in conventional and counter-terrorism operations, including room interventions and bunker destruction.
Major Rajprasad’s innovation was granted a patent on March 19, 2024.
The device, also known as WEDC, improves safety and reliability in multiple-target detonations.
It has a range of 2.5 kilometres, significantly better than the previous Exploder Dynamo Capacitor’s 400 metres range.