India to set up Anti Drone Unit for Border Security

Development of Anti-Drone Technology – Laser-Equipped Anti-Drone Gun Mount System

• It is developed through a “whole government approach” involving border forces, the Ministry of Defence, DRDO and research departments.
• It has resulted in 55% interception of drone intrusions along the Punjab International Border, a marked improvement from 3% earlier.

Need of Anti-Drone Measures

• The threat of drone-based intrusions is increasing and is expected to pose greater challenges in the future.
• Drones are being used for smuggling weapons, narcotics, and counterfeit currency across borders.

Dronaam

• India’s defense capabilities have been significantly enhanced with the deployment of the Dronaam counter-drone system.
• It is developed by Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) in collaboration with Gurutvaa Systems Pvt Ltd.
• This system is designed to detect, track, and neutralize rogue drones, which have become a growing threat, particularly along India’s borders.

Key Features of Dronaam

• Detection: Equipped with radar that can identify drones from several kilometers away.
• Tracking: Utilizes electro-optical and infrared sensors for real-time monitoring of drone activity.
• Neutralization: Employs RF (radio frequency) jammers to disrupt drones’ communication and GPS, effectively rendering them non-operational.

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