India to set up Anti Drone Unit for Border Security

The Union Home Minister and Minister has announced that India will soon establish a comprehensive anti-drone unit to protect the nation against drone-related threats.

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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.