EDEX 2023: DRDO and Bharat Electronics present anti-drone system.

During the EDEX 2023 exhibition, India's Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) unveiled its latest innovation, the Anti-Drone System (ADS), developed in collaboration with Bharat Electronics Limited. This anti-drone system offers comprehensive protection against drones.
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DRDO Anti-Drone System (ADS) displayed at EDEX 2023 (Picture source: Army Recognition)

Drones have gained a predominant role in modern conflicts due to their versatility and ability to provide crucial operational advantages. They are used for reconnaissance, surveillance, intelligence gathering, and even precision strikes. Their ability to be deployed quickly and cost-effectively makes them accessible to non-state actors while offering traditional military forces a strategic asset. However, the use of drones in modern conflicts has raised security and regulatory challenges, including protection against hostile drone attacks and the development of international standards for their use. Here, India presents a solution to counter this emerging threat.

The DRDO Anti-Drone System is based on a multi-layered approach to counter the evolving threat of drones. At its core is a sophisticated radar system that provides coverage in both azimuth and elevation, with a detection range exceeding 8 kilometers for targets with a radar cross-section (RCS) of 0.05 square meters. This radar system also offers tracking capabilities, allowing it to simultaneously monitor at least 100 targets, even those with an RCS as low as 0.01 square meters.

The RF Counter Drone System (RFCDS) is a key component of the ADS, offering jamming frequencies and GNSS spoofing to disrupt the communication channels and navigation of hostile drones. With directional and omnidirectional jamming options, the system can effectively neutralize threats within a range of up to 5 kilometers.

One of the most remarkable features of the DRDO Anti-Drone System is the inclusion of a Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) for physical destruction capabilities. With a neutralization range of 800 meters and coverage spanning a wide azimuth and elevation range, this system provides the ADS with the ability to physically disable unauthorized drones.

The ADS operates effectively in various environmental conditions, with an operating temperature range of -30°C to +55°C and storage capabilities spanning from -40°C to +70°C. This ensures its reliability in diverse climates and operational scenarios.

Bharat Electronics Limited, a Navaratna enterprise under the Ministry of Defence, has played a crucial role in the development and production of this anti-drone system. The DRDO Anti-Drone System, presented as a maquette at EDEX 2023, marks an advance in the field of defense and security. With its advanced radar, electro-optic, RF Counter Drone, and laser-directed energy weapon systems, this comprehensive solution is ready to counter the drone threat.