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On May 16, 2025, Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and the Indian Army Air Defence signed a pivotal contract for the supply of the Integrated Drone Detection and Interdiction System (IDDIS), a state-of-the-art counter-drone solution indigenously developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and BEL. This agreement, valued as part of BEL’s ?572 crore in recent orders, marks a significant milestone in bolstering India’s defense capabilities under the Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives.
The IDDIS, designed to detect, track, and neutralize hostile drones, addresses the growing threat of unmanned aerial systems in modern warfare. Equipped with advanced radar, electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) sensors, and radio frequency (RF) detectors, the system offers a detection range of 5–8 km. It employs both “soft kill” techniques, such as jamming RF and GNSS signals, and “hard kill” methods, including laser-based directed-energy weapons, to incapacitate rogue drones. The system’s proven effectiveness was demonstrated during Operation Sindoor on May 7, 2025, where it successfully destroyed several low-radar-cross-section (RCS) drones deployed by Pakistan, ensuring zero casualties and minimal material losses.
Developed through a collaborative effort involving multiple DRDO laboratories—Electronics and Radar Development Establishment (LRDE), Defence Electronics Research Laboratory (DLRL), Centre for High Energy Systems and Sciences (CHESS), and Instruments Research and Development Establishment (IRDE)—alongside BEL’s facilities in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, and Machilipatnam, the IDDIS exemplifies India’s indigenous technological prowess. The system integrates seamlessly with the Akashteer air defense network, enhancing situational awareness and enabling real-time coordination with ground-based air defense units.
The contract signing follows the IDDIS’s operational validation in recent conflicts, particularly along the Line of Control (LoC), where it countered Pakistani drone incursions. BEL highlighted the system’s role in Operation Sindoor, noting its ability to neutralize drones, missiles, and loitering munitions, earning comparisons to Israel’s Iron Dome for its robust “drone, detect, deter, and destroy” capabilities. The IDDIS’s versatility allows deployment across diverse terrains, from plains to high-altitude regions, and its mobile configuration ensures rapid response to emerging threats.
This procurement aligns with the Indian Army’s modernization efforts, driven by the need to counter asymmetric threats along borders with Pakistan and China. The IDDIS complements other DRDO-BEL systems like the Akashteer, contracted in March 2023 for ?1,982 crore, which integrates surveillance and command units for low-level airspace monitoring. The recent ?572 crore order also includes Software Defined Radios (SDR), Data Communication Units (DCU) for attack guns, AI-based solutions for ships, and jammers, reflecting BEL’s growing role in India’s defense ecosystem.
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