Aero India 2025: Adani Defence & Aerospace, DRDO Launch Vehicle-Mounted Counter-Drone System

The Vehicle-Mounted Counter-Drone System provides long-range protection, agility, and precision, offering a powerful defence asset for contemporary military forces, claims the firm.

The system was launched by Dr B.K. Das, Director General of Electronics and Communication Systems at DRDO

Source : PTI

Adani Defence and Aerospace, in partnership with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), unveiled India’s first public-private partnership-based Vehicle-Mounted Counter-Drone System at Aero India 2025 on Tuesday. The system was launched by Dr B.K. Das, Director General of Electronics and Communication Systems at DRDO, in the presence of distinguished guests from DRDO, defence experts, and industry partners.

This cutting-edge system represents a significant advancement in strengthening India’s defence against emerging aerial threats. As drones increasingly play a role in modern warfare for both reconnaissance and offensive operations, the need for an effective anti-drone solution has become essential. The Vehicle-Mounted Counter-Drone System provides long-range protection, agility, and precision, offering a powerful defence asset for contemporary military forces. It utilises advanced sensors for automatic detection, classification, and neutralization of drones, claims the firm.

High-Energy Laser System

“Integrated onto a single 4x4 vehicle, the system provides a highly mobile, agile, reliable, and self-sufficient counter-drone solution. It features a high-energy laser system for precise drone neutralization, a 7.62 mm gun for aerial threat engagement, and advanced radar, SIGINT, electro-optical sensors, and jammers for real-time target acquisition, tracking, and neutralization within a range of 10 km. The integration of multiple counter-drone technologies into a single platform ensures rapid response and operational flexibility, making it a critical asset for securing India’s defence infrastructure,” said Adani Defence and Aerospace in an official statement.

Speaking on the occasion, Ashish Rajvanshi, CEO of Adani Defence and Aerospace, said, “This unveiling is a testament to the success of India's defence innovation ecosystem, driven by DRDO's world-class R&D and the Transfer of Technology (ToT) framework. Adani Defence & Aerospace is proud to translate DRDO’s cutting-edge technology into an operationally ready solution that strengthens our armed forces' ability to counter evolving drone threats. By leveraging our advanced manufacturing capabilities, we are committed to ensuring that our armed forces have access to the most advanced, indigenous defence technologies to safeguard the nation’s strategic interests."

Multiple Counter-Drone Technologies

Dr B.K. Das, Director General (Electronics and Communication System), DRDO, added, "The introduction of the Vehicle-Mounted Counter-Drone System is a crucial step in enhancing India’s defence preparedness against asymmetric threats. This system integrates multiple counter-drone technologies into a highly mobile platform, ensuring rapid response and operational flexibility. DRDO remains committed to developing indigenous, next-generation solutions in collaboration with the Indian industry to strengthen national security. We are confident that this system will play a pivotal role in securing key defence and civilian assets against the increasing threat posed by rogue drones."

Meanwhile, Aero India 2025 provides a global stage to highlight India’s progress in aerospace and defence. The 15th edition of the biennial Aero India was officially inaugurated by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at the Air Force Station in Yelahanka on Monday.