India’s Ministry of Defense has awarded Paras Anti-Drone Technologies a contract worth ₹461.9 million ($5.2 million) for the supply of advanced anti-drone systems to the country’s armed forces. The procurement aims to enhance national security by strengthening defense against hostile unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in border and high-security regions.
According to Paras, the systems feature radio frequency (RF) jamming and signal disruption technologies capable of detecting and neutralizing unauthorized drones. The systems operate across a wide frequency range of 400 MHz to 6 GHz, allowing flexible deployment against diverse drone threats under varying environmental conditions.
The deal comes as India steps up efforts to counter rising drone incursions, particularly along the borders with Pakistan in Jammu and Punjab, where drones have been used to smuggle weapons, narcotics, and surveillance equipment. The Indian Air Force (IAF) has already deployed similar anti-drone systems to protect its airbases, while the Border Security Force (BSF) employs them to safeguard frontier areas.
Counter-drone systems have also played a crucial role during major national events such as the 2023 G20 Summit and Republic Day celebrations, ensuring secure airspace through integrated jammer and sensor networks. This initiative aligns with India’s “Aatmanirbhar Bharat” (Self-Reliant India) program, which promotes the adoption of indigenous defense technologies and reduces reliance on foreign imports by empowering both public-sector and private defense firms.
