SOURCE: IDRW.ORG
Bengaluru-based defense technology firm Tonbo Imaging has achieved a significant milestone with its WaveStrike high-power microwave (HPM) directed energy weapon (DEW) system, unveiled at the Aero India 2025 show in Bangalore. The innovative system, designed to neutralize hostile unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and other electronic targets, has secured contracts from militaries outside the Asia-Pacific region, marking a notable success for India’s growing defense industry on the global stage.
The WaveStrike HPM DEW was a standout feature at Aero India 2025, held at the Yelahanka Air Force Station in Bangalore from February 10-14, 2025. This third-generation system, developed indigenously by Tonbo Imaging, integrates advanced HPM technology with search and track radars and an electro-optical (EO) system for precise targeting. Mounted on a trailer connected to a Light Mobility Vehicle (LMV) 4×4, the WaveStrike is designed for mobility and rapid deployment across diverse operational terrains.
The system’s ability to disrupt or disable electronic systems without causing physical destruction positions it as a game-changer in modern electronic warfare. At Aero India 2025, Tonbo Imaging demonstrated the WaveStrike’s capabilities, highlighting its effectiveness against UAVs and its potential to counter swarm drone attacks—a growing threat in contemporary conflicts.
Following its debut, a Tonbo Imaging official confirmed to idrw.org that the company has secured contracts to supply the WaveStrike HPM DEW to militaries outside the Asia-Pacific region. While the official refrained from naming the countries involved due to contractual obligations, it was revealed that four units will be delivered for testing and evaluation purposes. The company is optimistic about securing additional orders based on the system’s performance during these trials.
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