Bengaluru: Two ground-breaking innovations developed by Major Rajprasad RS of the Corps of Engineers of Indian Army namely “Xploder-Kamikaze and IED Disposal RoV” and “MRMS- Mobile Reactive Munition System” were unveiled at Aero India 2025 in Bengaluru. The innovations developed in-house by the officer of 7 Engineer Regiment were showcased at India Pavilion to the Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Service Chiefs and all senior military and civilian dignitaries.
Operational Capabilities of the Innovations
Xploder UGV. The Xploder UGV is an all terrain platform capable of multifarious role in combat operations like unmanned recce and surveillance, delivery of explosive payloads, remote disposal of IEDs and can be used in kamikaze role during hideout clearance. The Xploder is also effective for disaster relief operations. The equipment is already being progressed for mass procurement and induction by Indian Army. COAS Gen Upendra Dwivedi launched the innovation for induction in Indian Army recently in December 2024.
Mobile Reactive Munition System (MRMS). The Mobile Reactive Mine System (MRMS) represents a cutting-edge advancement in the domain of mine warfare, designed for remote deployment via aerial platforms such as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) or Vehicle-Based Mine Delivery Systems (VBMS). Upon deployment, the MRMS employs advanced targeting algorithms to detect enemy assets and mimics the mobility of a spider, allowing it to stealthily navigate toward its target. This mobile anti-tank mine is engineered to manoeuvre beneath armoured vehicles, ensuring effective engagement upon contact, and thereby enhancing the tactical landscape of contemporary warfare. Economic Explosives Ltd (EEL) shall be the explosive partner for the munition.
Contributions to Self-Reliance in Defence
Major Rajprasad’s innovative technologies highlight the Indian Army’s commitment to self-reliance and indigenous defence innovation. His dedication to advancing military technology underscores the ethos of the Indian Army, fostering self-reliance among its officers.
Innovation to Induction
Within a milestone span of just 6 months, three innovations developed by Major Rajprasad namely “Vidyut Rakshak- IoT enabled Generator Monitoring Protection and Control System”, “Agniastra- Multi Target Portable Remote Detonation System”, and “Xploder- Kamikaze & IED Disposal RoV” has been launched for induction in the Indian Army. Previously, another innovation named WEDC- Wireless Electronic Detonation System developed by the officer has been inducted.
Post development by the officer, for the first time the Transfer of Technologies (ToT) were granted to private defence industrial ecosystem for mass production by Indian Army’s Army Design Bureau (ADB) facilitated by Foundation of Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT), thereby nurturing and establishing the manufacturing ecosystem to contribute to the Aatmanirbarta Initiative.
The capabilities of these innovations were also showcased at various national events, drawing attention from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi.
This milestone effort signifies Indian Army’s commitment to technological advancements. During the “Year of Tech Absorption”, the induction of in-house innovations is another progressive step by the Indian Army in being a Modernised, Tech Infused and Transforming Force.
