Armed forces order Indian-made anti-drone systems worth Rs 155 crore

The latest among the contracts is the Indian Air Force placing an order worth Rs 155 crores for anti-drone platforms or Counter Unarmed Aircraft System.  

The drone attack on the Jammu Air Force Station on June 27 was a rude wake-up call for India to relook at existing options and enhance its anti-drone capabilities for unmanned warfare. In a series of orders, the armed forces have given contracts to Indian companies for a Made in India counter-drone system called Counter Unarmed Aircraft System (CUAS).