New Delhi: Every active conflict zone today reflects a profound shift in the character of warfare. Electronic warfare, autonomous systems, drones, and counter-drone technologies have moved from niche capabilities to battlefield necessities. Increasingly, military advantage is being defined by technology, speed of adaptation, and indigenous capability.
For Adani Defence & Aerospace, PRAGATI-I 2026 was an opportunity to demonstrate how India’s defence ecosystem is responding to this transformation. From counter-drone systems and loitering munitions to small arms, ammunition, and missile systems, they showcased technologies designed for the realities of modern battlefields.
A key focus of Adani Defence & Aerospace’s participation was counter-UAS technology, an area that has become central to modern military operations. As drone threats continue to evolve in scale, sophistication, and accessibility, armed forces require layered, mobile, and responsive solutions capable of operating across diverse operational environments.
In collaboration with DRDO, Adani Defence & Aerospace has developed India’s first public-private vehicle-mounted Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System (CUAS), integrating radar, electronic warfare, and high-energy laser technologies on a mobile platform.
At Umroi, Adani Defence showcased this broader counter-drone ecosystem, including its Vehicle-Mounted Counter Drone System that combines soft-kill and hard-kill capabilities for forward deployment and force protection missions.
Among the systems displayed was ‘Cyber Takeover’ platform, an advanced counter-drone solution that extends beyond conventional detection and neutralisation. By integrating AESA radar, wideband jamming, GNSS spoofing, and autonomous response mechanisms, the system represents the next generation of counter-UAS capability, designed to dominate the increasingly contested low-altitude battlespace.
Adani Defence also presented its loitering munitions portfolio, reflecting the growing importance of precision-strike systems in modern warfare. Beyond aerial systems, Adani Defence’s indigenous small arms, ammunition, and missile capabilities underscored India’s progress towards self-reliance in advanced defence manufacturing.
Earlier this year, Adani Defence delivered the first batch of 7.62 mm Prahar Light Machine Guns to the Indian Army ahead of schedule, strengthening indigenous infantry capability.
PRAGATI-I 2026 was a demonstration of India’s growing ability to design, develop, and field advanced defence technologies at scale. As warfare continues to evolve, Adani Defence & Aerospace remains committed to building capabilities that strengthen national security and advance the vision of an Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
