New Delhi: Sanlayan Group company Versabyte Data Systems Private Limited announced December 10 that its indigenous high-voltage power supply for active self-protection jammers, developed under the Technology Development Fund of the Defence Research and Development Organisation, was formally showcased among the seven technologies handed over to the Armed Forces. The handover took place at DRDO Bhawan in New Delhi.
R. Chandra Kumar, CEO of Versabyte (A Sanlayan Company), formally handed over the technology to Air Marshal Awdhesh Kumar Bharti, SYSM, AVSM, VM, DCAS, in the presence of DRDO Chairman Samir V. Kamat and Vice Admiral Vineet McCarthy, AVSM, DCIDS.
A Major Milestone in India’s Indigenous Electronic Warfare Capability
The high-voltage airborne power supply from Versabyte Data Systems Private Limited (Versabyte), now officially transferred to the Armed Forces, is a mission-critical subsystem used in active self-protection jammers (pulse and continuous wave), enhancing aircraft survivability and mission success. The system was co-developed through close collaboration between DRDO scientists and Versabyte’s engineering teams, reflecting the company’s nearly four decades of expertise in rugged, high-reliability power electronics.
This technology is among the seven innovations handed over under DRDO’s Technology Development Fund (TDF), each designed, engineered, and validated entirely by Indian industry. The milestone underscores the Government’s commitment to Aatmanirbhar Bharat and India’s ability to produce complex strategic subsystems domestically.
How Public–Private Partnership Is Accelerating Defence Innovation
Public–private collaboration is becoming a defining driver of India’s defence modernisation. Through TDF, DRDO has created a structured pipeline for industry, start-ups, and MSMEs to take on advanced R&D, work alongside DRDO labs, and mature prototypes into deployable systems.
This model is enabling a diverse set of companies, from agile deep-tech firms like Sanlayan to established defence OEMs like Versabyte, to develop indigenous sensors, power systems, electronics, propulsion units, and materials that previously required foreign sourcing.
Driving Technological Sovereignty Through Faster Innovation Cycles
India’s expanding TDF portfolio reflects a clear national strategy: accelerate indigenous capability in critical technologies, reduce external dependencies, and shorten the timeline from lab innovation to field deployment.
Committee deliberations have emphasised the need for streamlined acquisition pathways to enable TDF-developed technologies to transition rapidly into service. This clarity is enabling innovators, whether start-ups or legacy defence manufacturers, to align development cycles with operational requirements and prepare solutions for scale. Collectively, this reinforces a robust, future-ready defence ecosystem driven by innovation and self-reliance.
Versabyte and Sanlayan: Strengthening India’s Defence Manufacturing Value Chain
Speaking on the occasion, R. Chandra Kumar, CEO of Versabyte, said, “This recognition reinforces Versabyte’s mission to build world-class indigenous power systems for India’s most advanced defence platforms. We are proud to support the nation’s growing strength in electronic warfare and airborne mission systems.”
Versabyte’s recent integration into the Sanlayan Group has significantly expanded the Group’s capabilities across the defence electronics value chain, accelerating India’s push for import substitution in strategic subsystems.
Just two months earlier, Sanlayan received the Most Innovative Project Award from DRDO’s Electronics & Communication Systems (ECS) Cluster for its airborne EW payload solution. The recognition was conferred during Samanvay 2025, highlighting the Group’s momentum in cutting-edge defence technologies.
Together, Sanlayan and Versabyte are shaping a stronger, more self-reliant defence manufacturing ecosystem, advancing critical technologies that enhance India’s operational readiness and strategic autonomy.
Versabyte Data Systems Private Limited is one of India’s leading defence power electronics companies, delivering high-density, rugged power systems for mission-critical military applications since 1987. With deep expertise across airborne, naval, and land-based platforms, Versabyte remains committed to powering India’s defence technological advancement.
