Indrajaal, Sigma bag Rs 155 crore for drone defence system; stocks surge 105%

Why in news

The Government of India awarded a Rs 155 crore contract to Indrajaal and Sigma for indigenous drone defence systems to counter aerial threats.

Background

Indrajaal Autonomous Defence Systems and Sigma Advanced Systems were awarded Rs 155 crore for the 'Indrajaal Ranger' system. The allocation includes Rs 145 crore for border security and Rs 10 crore for urban policing.

Facts for Prelims

• FactTotal contract value awarded: Rs 155 crore
• FactAllocation for border security: Rs 145 crore
• FactAllocation for urban police: Rs 10 crore
• S&TIndrajaal Ranger system is an indigenous drone defence technology

For Mains

Q. Discuss the significance of indigenous drone defence systems in enhancing India's border security and internal policing capabilities.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• technological sovereignty
• countering asymmetric threats
• Make in India impact

Keywords: indigenous technology · asymmetric warfare · border security · drone technology

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