Hyderabad-based firm develops AESA, advanced drone detection technology
- In Reports
- 11:14 AM, Sep 27, 2024
- Myind Staff
Swarms of drones used for deadly strikes and surveillance are no longer just a sci-fi plot. Drones have become a part of daily life, used for deliveries, intelligence gathering, and even large-scale military attacks. Detecting and stopping these drones is now a critical need, and Hyderabad-based Unistring Tech Solutions (UTS) is leading the way with cutting-edge technology.
UTS has developed a drone detection system using AESA (Active Electronic Scanning Array) RADAR, which can track up to 100 targets at once. This system is essential for monitoring and stopping multiple drones during complex operations. Founded by veteran DRDO scientists K. Srinivasa Raju and Nagendra Babu Samineni, UTS focuses on developing defence technology to make India more self-reliant.
UTS Managing Director Nagendra Babu Samineni said, "We dreamt 10 years ago of building a company that would stop India from importing certain systems, and now we have achieved that. Many of the anti-drone systems bought by the Indian government are designed and developed in India, and we are part of those systems."
Recently, UTS secured a significant contract worth Rs 43.42 crore from a public sector company to supply advanced electronic warfare (EW) equipment for the Indian armed forces. Samineni said, “We got this AESA radar contract through IDEX and will deliver it within six to eight months. There are also many more orders for this product.”
The AESA RADAR can detect and track swarms of drones, which is crucial given the growing threat of coordinated drone attacks. It uses advanced technology to avoid being jammed and can accurately identify drones, reducing false alarms.
Traditional radar systems struggle to detect small drones, but AESA RADAR is specifically designed to handle the challenges of detecting these agile UAVs. The radar has been thoroughly tested and proven effective, making it a major advancement in counter-drone technology.
UTS was recently honoured at the 49th ELCINA Awards 2023-2024 in Delhi for its innovation in defence technology. The award recognised UTS's efforts in helping India become more self-reliant in defence. The AESA RADAR also has strong export potential, and UTS is working on getting government approvals to export the technology to friendly nations.
UTS is expecting a turnover of over Rs 250 crore in the current financial year, driven by its growing list of defence projects. Samineni said, “We have around Rs 250 crore of projects to execute this year. The technology we’ve developed over the last decade is now paying off, and we see tremendous growth for the company.”
As UTS continues to secure new contracts and industry recognition, its mission to advance India’s defence capabilities remains strong. The company is poised to strengthen its position in the defence electronics market and contribute further to the nation’s security.
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