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Indrajaal Autonomous Drone Defence Dome
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Indrajaal is an Indian autonomous Wide Area Anti-Drone/Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS) developed by Grene Robotics.[1][2] It utilizes AI technology to provide wide-area aerial security over up to 4,000 square kilometres, detecting and neutralizing threats from consumer drones to drone swarms using radar, RF, spoofing, and command intelligence systems.[3][4]
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In 2019, Grene Robotics introduced GreneOS, a platform designed for hyper-automation and autonomous decision-making. With 15 years of research and development, Grene Robotics is the first Indian company to develop C5ISRT capability in the defence space.[5] They introduced the greneOS Defence platform, now known as DefOS,[6] an autonomous and unified defence system in 2021. It is an AI-powered Unified Autonomous Defense Operating System that delivers Autonomous Command, Control, Communication, Computers, Collaboration, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Targeting (C5ISRT), taking India from C4I to C5ISRT.
Later in 2021, Grene Robotics introduced two notable products within the DefOS ecosystem which are the Autonomous Manpad Data Link (AMDL) and the Indrajaal autonomous drone defence dome. In 2023, Indrajaal was officially launched in Hyderabad as the only autonomous wide area anti-drone/Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS).
Indrajaal debuted in September 2023 during a public demonstration in Hyderabad attended by senior defense officials including the Governor of Uttarakhand, Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Gurmit Singh, who described it as a “groundbreaking advancement in defense technology” capable of protecting civilian and military assets.[7]
Founded by Kiran Raju (CEO), Wing Commander M.V.N. Sai (Retd., CTO), and Sunil Kalidindi, Indrajaal is backed by Sigma Advanced Systems and India Accelerator. It combines over 15 years of autonomous systems expertise and decades of defense manufacturing experience.[8]
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Technology and features
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Indrajaal is a wide-area system designed to operate beyond its initial deployment location, making it a network-centric system. It comprises twelve proprietary modular technologies that can be used separately or in combination:[9][10][11]
Indrajaal integrates 12 modular proprietary technologies, including AI-driven systems such as SpiderMesh™ wireless mesh, HyperSensing, WeaponFusion, and SkyOS™—its autonomous C5ISRT platform. The system supports full detect-track-identify-mitigate (DTIM) operations, including layered mitigation through RF jamming, GNSS spoofing, radar, and cyber takeover tools
- greneOS - Patented Autonomous Resource Planning Engine
- DefOS - Unified Command and Control Engine
- HiveMind - AI Computer for mission planning and execution
- Zombee Drone - Level 5 autonomous drones for threat neutralization
- SkyCop Drone - Level 5 autonomous drone for threat surveillance
- Brig Device - Edge AI smart data and control device
- SpiderMesh - High-speed wireless mesh network covering up to 4,000 sq. km
- Repulsor - Uses a tractor beam to jam and control drones
- greneEYE - Utilizes machine vision to identify threats
- HyperSensing - A combination of sensing technologies.
- WeaponFusion - Integrates existing weapons for autonomous operation
- GlobalGrid - Unified real-time command and control interface[10]
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Key Projects and Deployment
Indrajaal is operational at Grene Robotics' 70-acre test site in Hyderabad, India.[12]
Indrajaal Infra, a variant tailored for critical infrastructure protection, was rolled out in 2025 to defend assets such as nuclear power plants, power grids, refineries, ports, and airports. It was operational at a naval port in Gujarat during a border escalation with Pakistan and is now being deployed at another major naval facility in Karnataka.[13]
Effectiveness and impact
The Indrajaal system is a counter-drone technology. Its multi-dimensional perspective allows it to detect drones in various scenarios, from silent drones through radar to controlled drones via electromagnetic spectrum (ESM) and even thermal detection for nocturnal operations.
One remarkable aspect is its ability to detect drones in challenging environments like hilly terrains. This innovation represents a significant leap forward for India's defense capabilities, ensuring that drones of any type or origin cannot escape detection.[14]
Artificial intelligence plays a crucial role, enabling real-time decision-making and precise identification of friendly drones.
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