The contract highlights the Army’s rapid induction of advanced technologies under emergency procurement following Operation Sindoor, where drone incursions emphasised the urgent need for robust and mobile counter-drone systems. The MPCDS is designed as a soldier-portable system that combines advanced detection and jamming capabilities in a compact, lightweight form. According to the company, the system can detect hostile drones at ranges up to 5 kilometres and disrupt their control and navigation by jamming signals across multiple frequency bands. This ensures frontline soldiers have independent, mobile protection against enemy drones, which pose reconnaissance and strike threats in both conventional and hybrid warfare. Ease
First Published: Sep 30 2025 | 2:47 PM IST