HYDERABAD — April 16, 2026 : Redon Systems has developed the Bheeshan Multi-Barrel Munition Launcher System (MBMLS), a vehicle-mounted platform designed for rapid deployment of loitering munitions to support precision strikes and coordinated multi-target engagements. The system is described as India’s first multi-barrel loitering munition launcher and has been developed entirely in-house as part of the company’s indigenous unmanned systems portfolio.
Mounted on a Stallion 4x4 vehicle, the Bheeshan system is capable of launching up to 18 loitering munitions within two minutes, with a firing interval of four seconds per munition. It has an operational strike range of up to 30 km and supports deployment in high-altitude environments up to 4,500 metres, while the munitions operate at approximately 500 metres above ground level. The platform also carries an additional 18 munitions onboard, enabling a second salvo without requiring reloading.
The system weighs approximately 7,000 kg, including the vehicle and launcher, and offers road mobility of up to 60 km/h. It is designed for operations across varied terrain and can function in temperatures ranging from -10°C to +50°C. The launcher uses a pneumatic ejection mechanism powered by a 200-bar compressor, with adjustable launch pressure and speed depending on munition weight. The loitering munitions feature foldable wings for compact storage and are equipped with warheads for precision targeting.
Command and control are managed through a Linux-based Ground Control Station (GCS) equipped with a graphical interface for mission planning and execution. The system includes dual workstations, allowing operators to control nine munitions each simultaneously, enabling coordinated strikes against multiple targets. The system can be made operational within 15 minutes.
The Bheeshan MBMLS is part of Redon Systems’ broader Bheeshan series of multi-barrel UAV launchers and is intended for artillery support, counter-insurgency operations, and high-altitude warfare. It is designed to enhance rapid deployment capability, improve precision engagement, and enable swarm-like attack profiles to overwhelm adversary defences.
The system integrates with the company’s indigenous platforms, including the Achuk loitering munition series and the Pehra tethered surveillance drone. The Achuk platform supports semi-autonomous and autonomous missions, with electric propulsion and AI-enabled targeting. It offers modular payload configurations, including High Explosive (HE) and High-Explosive Anti-Tank (HEAT) warheads, with payload capacities ranging from 1.1 kg to 3.5 kg and operational ranges between 10 km and 30 km depending on the variant.
Redon Systems recently demonstrated the Bheeshan system during Exercise TOPCHI at the Artillery School in Deolali, attended by senior Indian Army officials, including Lt Gen NS Sarna. The development aligns with India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives aimed at strengthening domestic defence manufacturing. No official details regarding production timelines or induction status have been disclosed.
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