COUNTERDRONE SYSTEMS

Iran’s better, stealthier drones are remaking global warfare

Iran's drone technology is reshaping global conflicts, with drones based on Iranian designs being used in various countries, including Sudan, Syria, and Ukraine. These drones, like the Zagel-3 based on Iran's Ababil model, are becoming increasingly sophisticated and are used by militias and militaries worldwide. Iran's drone industry, fueled by sanctions and innovative methods to circumvent them, is a key element of its military strategy, allowing it to project power and influence far beyond its borders.

Army deploys advanced anti-drone defense systems along China border

The Indian Army has deployed seven new indigenous integrated drone detection and interdiction systems (IDD&IS) along the northern borders with China. These systems, developed by DRDO and Bharat Electronics, provide both “soft kills” through jamming and “hard kills” using lasers, with a detection range of 5 to 8 km. Meanwhile, DRDO is working on more powerful directed energy weapon (DEW) systems like high-energy lasers and high-powered microwaves, aiming to enhance India's defense capabilities against drones and swarm drones.

US Army is slashing thousands of jobs in major revamp to prepare for future wars

The cuts will mainly be in already-empty posts - not actual soldiers - including in jobs related to counter-insurgency that swelled during the Iraq and Afghanistan wars but are not needed as much today. About 3,000 of the cuts would come from Army special operations forces.

Looking to bet on defence sector post budget? These 2 multibagger stocks are top buys

Overall defence budget as a percentage of GDP is at ~1.5% and to make India self-reliant in defence, the budget allocation should be higher than its current levels of 1.5% of GDP.

Adani Enterprises to invest Rs 50,000 crore in Maharashtra for hyperscale data center

The Memorandum of Understanding between the state government and the company was signed in the presence of Maharashtra’s Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Adani group’s chairman Gautam Adani at the World Economic Forum 2024.

Adani Group of companies to invest Rs 12,400 crore in Telangana; signs MoUs with Govt of Telangana

Adani Group will invest Rs 12,400 crore in Telangana, including Rs 5,000 crore in a 100 MW data center powered by renewable energy. Adani Green Energy will invest over Rs 5,000 crore in two pump storage projects, Ambuja Cements will invest Rs 1,400 crore in a cement plant, and Adani Defence Systems will invest over Rs 1,000 crore in a comprehensive ecosystem for defense capabilities.

Adani signs 4 MoUs with Congress-ruled Telangana government worth over Rs 12,400 crore at Davos

Adani Group has signed four Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with the Telangana government for an investment of over Rs 12,400 crore at the World Economic Forum 2024. The deals include investments from Adani Enterprises, Adani Green Energy, Ambuja Cements and Adani Defence Systems & Technologies. The CM at Davos to attract investments to Telangana and promote collaboration between enterprises, governments, and stakeholders.

"Situation on Northern border is stable but sensitive": Chief of Army Staff, General Manoj Pande

The Chief of Army Staff, General Manoj Pande, stated that the security situation on the northern border is stable but sensitive. He emphasized ongoing talks for a resolution and highlighted high operational preparedness. Ceasefire along the LoC holds in Jammu and Kashmir, with thwarted infiltration attempts. The region of Rajouri Poonch faces increased terrorist activities. General Pande noted disruptive technologies in strategic competition, affirmed the alignment of security forces for a stable environment, and mentioned positive developments in Northeast India.

Adani plans to make missiles, drone system in Rahul Gandhi's Congress-ruled Telangana

Adani Group aims to boost its presence in Telangana, planning missile and counter-drone system production, along with a pumped storage power project. Discussions with Chief Minister Revanth Reddy also included the possibility of industrial clusters and a 300MW capacity increase in state data centers. The state pledges support for infrastructure and subsidies, emphasizing its commitment to fostering industrial growth and job creation.

Icomm-Caracal showcase range of high-precision weapons at Milipol India 2023

​​These indigenous weapons will add to India's security apparatus going forward, it said. Among the weapons displayed at the inaugural edition of the three-day ( October 26-28) event were highly-dependable combat pistols, sub-machine guns, mission-proven rifles, and precision sniper rifles. Icomm-Caracal showcased their versatile 9mm combat pistols, modern submachine gun, mission-proven assault rifles and high-performance bolt action sniper rifles.

Bharat Drone Shakti-2023: Here is all you should know about the two-day exhibition

The event aims to showcase the potential of indigenous drone design and development, with over 50 live aerial demonstrations featuring various drone applications. The IAF has recognized the growing importance of drones in both military and civilian sectors and initiated the Meher Baba Swarm Drone competition to tap into India's drone capabilities.

Rajnath Singh to inaugurate Bharat Drone Shakti-2023 on Monday; will induct C-295 transport aircraft into IAF

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will inaugurate the Bharat Drone Shakti-2023 exhibition on Monday. The Indian Air Force (IAF) will also formally induct the C-295 transport aircraft during the event. The exhibition, scheduled for September 25th and 26th, will showcase over 50 live aerial demonstrations, highlighting the potential of the Indian drone industry.

G-20 summit: IAF AWACS, fighter jets, air defence missiles to be on high alert to protect Delhi air space

The counter-drone systems along with air defence missiles are also being stationed in the national capital to protect against any possible air threat in coordination with all security agencies by the Indian Air Force, defence sources told ANI. To keep an eye on any movement around the northern parts of the country, the 'eyes in the sky'- the Airborne Warning and Control Systems would remain in the air continuously.

Indian Army orders Rs 7,300 cr emergency buy from desi companies to counter China

A range of equipment was ordered mainly from the private sector. They include drone and counter drone systems, armaments, simulators, communication systems and vehicles, according to people in the defence establishment.

Grene Robotics acquires C4ISRT platform to bolster anti-drone capabilities

This acquisition is expected to strengthen Grene Robotics’ Indigenous Autonomous Drone Security System – Indrajaal at the national and international level to become a leading global provider of counter-drone security systems.

Defence stocks rally up 19% after Indian Army proposal; brokerages see more upside

The process will be based on compressed timelines, wherein the procurement window will be open to the Indian industry for six months and the industry would be expected to deliver equipment within one year of signing the contract, it said.

Independence Day 2022: DRDO deploys its counter-drone system near Red fort area in Delhi

AAI likely to procure two counter-drone systems worth Rs 9.9 crore in 2022-23

In June this year, rogue drones had dropped two bombs at the Indian Air Force station at Jammu airport, injuring two of its personnel.

View: Realising the economic value drones bring, India now has to play catch-up

​​The three key technology components of counter-drone systems — detection, identification and interdiction — individually fall under multiple regulatory domains. Combining all three into a single system is a tough regulatory challenge.

Jammu hit spurs IAF to quickly acquire ten anti-drone systems

A day after the Jammu attack, which exposed operational gaps in tackling small commercially-available drones rigged with explosives, the IAF issued a RFI (request for information) to seek responses from Indian companies for the counter-drone systems called CUAS.

New counter-drone system developed by DRDO can detect and eliminate aerial threats

Eying Russia, Pentagon to send Ukraine counter-drone, electronic warfare equipment

Although the funds were already committed by Congress, the Defense Department's announcement details how the U.S. military will allocate assistance earmarked for Ukraine before the end of the U.S. government's fiscal year in September.

India has over 6 lakh rogue drones; agencies analysing sky fence, drone gun tech

Recent incidents like arms dropping by UAVs in Punjab has alerted Indian intelligence agencies.