Homegrown IDEX startup, Big Bang Boom Solutions secured a big order worth more than Rs 200 Crores for its cutting-edge anti-drone technology.
MoD Inks Contract For Indigenous Anti-Drone Tech
This contract, the largest under IDEX initiative, signed by the MoD with an Indian startup is for the Indian Army and the IAF. To ensure seamless integration of this vital technology into their defence strategies, the company will commence execution of the order immediately, with a focus on timely delivery, comprehensive training, and its support to the Army and the IAF.
The anti-drone technology provides a game-changing response to the mounting threat posed by drones and unmanned aircraft systems. The focus of the iDEX programme is to foster an ecosystem of innovation and technology development in defence. It is our constant endeavour to engage with young innovators who can bring technologically advanced solutions for modernizing the Indian Military.
Anti-Drone Defence System
It has a number of state-of-the-art tech improvements such as AESA radar and kamikaze drones which can be upgraded on demand by the user. The system’s core sensor built around AI and computer vision algorithms enables precise identification, classification and location identification of drones. Anti Drone System (CUAS)/Counter Unmanned Aerial System is a multi-layer multi sensor Architecture aimed at providing comprehensive security against drone attacks.
Modules of Multi sensor setup include
•RF Based Drone detector (RFDD)
•Video based Drone Identification & Tracking (VDIT)
•RADAR
•Data fusion and Command Center (DFCC)
•Drone RF Jammer (DRFJ)
•Hard kill
