The corner-shot weapon system (CSWS) is designed and developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
- It is at an advanced stage of being inducted by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the Jammu and Kashmir police.
Salient features
- It is a special purpose weapon designed by the Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE), Pune.
- It can engage targets located around the corners as the system bends and captures video feed thus saving soldiers from any surprise counter attack and is best suited for urban, close quarter situations.
- In July 2020, the DRDO transferred the technology to Bharat Electronics Limited, Pune and Zen Technologies Limited, Hyderabad, for production.
- A few systems were used in the recent India-Japan bilateral Army exercise Dharma Guardian-2022 which concluded on March 10 at Belagavi in Karnataka.
- The CSWS is equipped with weapon, camera, laser, infrared illuminator and torch in front portion, while display, electronics, battery and swivelling mechanism are located at rear portion.
- The body is made from high-grade aluminium alloy to make it lighter and durable.
(Source: The Hindu)
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