The V.O. Chidambaranar (VOC) Port Authority has become the first port in India to implement an advanced Anti-Drone System. The move aims to protect critical port infrastructure from aerial threats and strengthen operational resilience at a key strategic maritime facility.
The system integrates radio frequency and radar-based technologies designed for complex port environments, offering 360-degree coverage with an operational range of up to five kilometres. It combines drone detection radar, drone sensors, and a man-pack jammer to provide a rapid-deploy solution for sensitive operational areas.
This counter-drone capability allows real-time detection, tracking, classification, and neutralisation of unauthorised drones, enhancing protection for port assets, personnel, and ongoing operations. Developed as an indigenous electronic countermeasure, the system represents a step forward in India’s coastal and maritime security capabilities.
The project was formalised through an agreement between VOC Port Authority and Central Electronics Limited, a Government of India enterprise under the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research. Implementation is expected to be completed within three months. Senior officials, including Chairman Susanta Kumar Purohit and Deputy Chairperson Rajesh Soundararajan, attended the signing ceremony.
The initiative aligns with India’s Amrit Kaal Vision 2047 and Maritime India Vision 2030, aiming to enhance national maritime resilience. VOC Port officials said the system would strengthen airspace surveillance, ensure compliance with coastal defence standards, and improve emergency response readiness, setting a benchmark for security innovation across Indian ports.
