Indian Startup Wins ₹200 Crore Deal to Supply 'Vajra Sentinel' Anti-Drone System to Armed Forces

In a major win for India's defence innovation, Chennai-based startup Big Bang Boom Solutions Pvt Ltd (BBBS) has landed a pivotal contract worth over ₹200 crores to supply 'Vajra Sentinel' anti-drone system to IAF and Army.

This state-of-the-art anti-drone system will bolster the capabilities of armed forces against the evolving threat of rogue drones.

Vajra Sentinel: A Comprehensive Anti-Drone Solution​

Vajra Sentinel stands out with its dual-pronged approach to drone neutralization:

• Soft Kill Technology: Jamming signals disrupt communication links between a drone and its controller, forcing it to land or return to base.
• Hard Kill Technology: When jamming proves insufficient, the system deploys interceptor drones to physically disable the hostile drone.

This two-tiered approach ensures maximum effectiveness against a wide range of drone threats, from single incursions to coordinated swarm attacks. With an operational range of 10 km and a hard-kill reach of 5-6 km, Vajra Sentinel provides ample protection for sensitive installations.

AI-Powered Precision and Autonomy​

At the heart of Vajra Sentinel lies an advanced sensor system using AI and computer vision. This allows for the precise identification, classification, and tracking of incoming drones. The system's decision-making matrix then autonomously chooses the best response, maximizing efficiency and minimizing reaction time.

BBBS's emphasis on passive Radio Frequency (RF) sensors reduces false positives, a crucial aspect in high-stakes military scenarios. The entire system is built to withstand the rigors of combat and adverse environments.

Scalability for Future Threats​

Vajra Sentinel isn't a static solution. Its modular design allows for upgrades with cutting-edge technologies like AESA radar and even expendable kamikaze drones. This ensures the system can adapt as drone capabilities become more sophisticated.

Implications for India and Beyond​

This contract win is a watershed moment for BBBS and the Indian defence startup sector. It demonstrates the growing maturity of India's indigenous defence technologies and fosters greater self-reliance in a critical domain.

The rapid advancement of drone technology poses challenges worldwide. Vajra Sentinel's capabilities are highly relevant not only for India's defence forces but also for potential export markets facing similar security concerns.

 

[The Presence]

Name of the company sounds super tacky 🤓

 

[Apocalypse gupta]

Name of the company sounds super tacky 🤓

I agree, it sounds childish.

 

[Apocalypse gupta]

Even armenia visited this company when they were in india looking for anti drone solutions.

 

[beencensured]

Name of the company sounds super tacky 🤓

I like the name though tacky. Let us not be overly superficial.

 

[beencensured]

Nice, to see start-ups building a competitive environment in India.

 

[Prashu Sam]

When the drone industry in India just picking up, we need several startup and MSME like this to fuel the efforts. It sparks the innovation and ideas and results in technology improvements. This tread will go through few more years with govt support and ultimately bigger players take over these small/agile companies. That phase we will start getting the mass produced production/combat ready proven systems. Right now this segment is fragmented and it is not good for long run. example Solders can not be train to operate several different drones and electronics and make them battle ready. I hope we reach to that stage in next few years

 

[Hari Sud]

Can I call this system as export quality that others in the world would like to have it.