Anti-drone patrol vehicle rolled out by Hyderabad firm
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Why in news
Indrajaal Drone Defence unveiled an anti-drone patrol vehicle (ADPV) designed to detect, track, and neutralize drones in motion to protect critical corridors and national security.
Background
The ADPV was unveiled by Indrajaal Drone Defence, a counter-UAS and air-defence technology firm based in Hyderabad. The vehicle is engineered to operate across borders, cities, and critical corridors to disrupt criminal operations and protect vulnerable populations.
Facts for Prelims
- S&TADPV: Anti-drone patrol vehicle designed to detect, track, and neutralize drones while in motion
- PostLt. Gen. Devendra Pratap Pandey (retired) served as the former Commandant of the Army War College, Mhow
- FactIndrajaal Drone Defence is a Hyderabad-based counter-UAS and air-defence technology firm
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of counter-UAS technologies in safeguarding critical infrastructure and national borders against evolving non-traditional security threats.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Technological asymmetry: Addressing the low-cost, high-impact nature of commercial drone usage in illicit activities
- Operational mobility: Requirement for real-time detection and neutralization capabilities in dynamic urban and border environments
Keywords: Counter-UAS · National Security · Critical Infrastructure · Border Management · Technological Shield
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