Indian army to possibly use new Kalyani ECARS UGVs to conduct border surveillance missions.

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh recently introduced the Enhanced Collaborative Autonomous Rover System (ECARS) at the annual North Tech Symposium held at IIT Jammu, as reported by Shankar Anand on cnbctv18.com/india. ECARS, meticulously crafted by Pune-based Kalyani Strategic Systems Ltd, is a versatile 4X4 unmanned ground vehicle (UGV). This cutting-edge UGV comes in two distinct variants, one equipped with wheels and the other featuring tracks designed for operation in snowy mountainous terrain.
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ECARS empowers the Indian Army personnel with a surveillance range of approximately 10 kilometers (Picture source: Bharat Forge)

At the recent Tech Symposium, jointly organized by the Indian Army's Northern Command Headquarters, the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM), and IIT-Jammu, the UGV ECARS made its debut. Kalyani Strategic Systems Ltd, the brainchild behind ECARS, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bharat Forge, known for pioneering innovations in autonomous military technology. ECARS is engineered to execute a wide array of missions, encompassing surveillance, security, rescue operations, and safety.

What sets ECARS apart is its arsenal of features, including an advanced collision avoidance system and sophisticated mission planning capabilities. It boasts a speed range of 16 to 20 km/h, with a payload capacity of 350 kg and a towing payload capacity of 500 kg. This UGV is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, enabling border area monitoring without the need for on-site deployment of soldiers, soon to be utilized by the Indian Army as required.

ECARS empowers the Indian Army personnel with a surveillance range of approximately 10 kilometers, eliminating the need for the deployment of soldiers. Furthermore, the vehicle boasts a self-defense mechanism that enables it to respond to adversaries through fire-fighting and chemical spraying, ensuring its own safety.

Defense News October 2023