**Executive Summary**
On February 6, 2026, the V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority announced it will become the first port in India to initiate an advanced Anti-Drone System. The project involves deploying an integrated Radio Frequency(RF) and radar-based drone detection and jamming system. The project is scheduled to be completed within the next three months.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **System Overview:**
* The project involves deploying a comprehensive, integrated Radio Frequency(RF) and radar-based drone detection and jamming system.
* The system is tailored for complex port environments, providing 360-degree coverage and omnidirectional bearing.
* The system includes a drone detector, drone detection radar, and man-pack jammer.
* It provides omnidirectional coverage with an effective range of up to 5 km.
* The system enhances security in sensitive operational areas and represents a significant advancement in indigenous electronic countermeasure capability.
* The system enables real-time detection, tracking, classification, and neutralization of unauthorized drones.
* **Purpose:**
* The system aims to strengthen maritime and coastal security.
* It aims to safeguard strategic assets, personnel, and port operations.
* The initiative strengthens national safety and maritime resilience by enhancing airspace surveillance.
* It ensures compliance with emerging coastal defence norms.
* It improves emergency response preparedness at the Port.
* **Agreement and Stakeholders:**
* The agreement was signed by Mr. A. Ganesan, Chief Mechanical Engineer, V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority, and Mr. Anurag Agarwal, on behalf of Central Electronics Limited (CEL).
* The signing was witnessed by Shri. Susanta Kumar Purohit, IRSEE Chairperson, and Deputy Chairperson Shri. Rajesh Soundararajan, IAS, VOC Port Authority.
* **Alignment with National Vision:**
* The initiative is aligned with the Amrit Kaal Vision 2047 and the Maritime India Vision (MIV) 2030.
**Impact Analysis**
**V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority**
* **Impact:** Enhanced operational resilience, improved security benchmark for Indian ports.
* **Action Required:** Oversee implementation and integration of the Anti-Drone System within the next three months.
**National Maritime Security**
* **Impact:** Strengthened maritime and coastal security, enhanced airspace surveillance.
* **Action Required:** N/A
**Central Electronics Limited (CEL)**
* **Impact:** Responsible for the deployment of the anti-drone system
* **Action Required:** Deploy the anti-drone system within the next three months.
Key Entities Referenced
VOC Port Authority: First port in India to initiate anti-drone security system to protect critical port infrastructure.
Anti-Drone System: Comprehensive integrated Radio Frequency(RF) and radar-based drone detection and jamming system deployed at VOC Port Authority.
Maritime India Vision (MIV) 2030: Policy document that the anti-drone system initiative aligns with, aiming to strengthen national safety and maritime resilience.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways: Government ministry overseeing the port and the initiative.
Amrit Kaal Vision 2047: Policy document that the anti-drone system initiative aligns with, aiming to strengthen national safety and maritime resilience.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
VOC Port Authority Becomes India’s First Port to
Initiate Anti-Drone Security System
Posted On: 06 FEB 2026 8:02PM by PIB Delhi
New Delhi, 06 February 2026: In a landmark step towards strengthening maritime and coastal security,
V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority has become the first port in India to initiate the implementation of an
advanced Anti-Drone System, marking a significant milestone in the protection of critical port
infrastructure.
The project involves the deployment of a comprehensive integrated Radio Frequency(RF) and radar-based
drone detection and jamming system, specifically tailored for complex port environments, providing 360-
degree coverage and Omnidirectional bearing. The drone detector, drone detection radar, and man-pack
jammer together form a comprehensive security system providing omnidirectional coverage with an
effective range of up to 5 km. Designed for quick deployment, the system enhances security in sensitive
operational areas and represents a significant advancement in indigenous electronic countermeasure
capability. The system enables real-time detection, tracking, classification, and neutralisation of
unauthorised drones, thereby safeguarding strategic assets, personnel, and port operations.
The agreement for the project was formally signed by Mr A. Ganesan, Chief Mechanical Engineer, V.O.
Chidambaranar Port Authority, and Mr Anurag Agarwal, on behalf of Central Electronics Limited (CEL),
a Government of India enterprise under the Department of Scientific & Industrial Research, Ministry of
Science & Technology, in the presence of Shri. Susanta Kumar Purohit, IRSEE Chairperson, and Deputy
Chairperson Shri. Rajesh Soundararajan, IAS, VOC Port Authority. The project is scheduled to be
completed within the next three months.
Aligned with the Amrit Kaal Vision 2047 and the Maritime India Vision (MIV) 2030, led by the
honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the initiative aims to strengthen national safety and
maritime resilience by enhancing airspace surveillance, ensuring compliance with emerging coastal
defence norms, and improving emergency response preparedness at the Port. This pioneering initiative
underscores the VOC Port Authority’s commitment to adopting next-generation security technologies and
strengthening national maritime security. Upon implementation, the Anti-Drone System will significantly
enhance the Port’s operational resilience and position VOC Port as a benchmark for security innovation
across Indian ports.
Chairman Sushant Kumar Purohit, IRSEE, stated that the commissioning of the anti-drone system
underscores the Port’s proactive approach to securing critical maritime infrastructure. He added that
adopting advanced surveillance and counter-drone technologies strengthens operational safety and
reinforces the Port’s commitment to national security.***
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