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The Innovations for defence excellence (iDEX) scheme, launched by the Hon'ble Prime Minister in 2018, aims to foster innovation & technology development in defence and aerospace by engaging innovators & entrepreneurs to deliver technologically advanced solutions for modernizing Indian Military.
Key Products of iDEX
1. AI-powered Anti-Drone Defence System
Sector of Innovation : UAV Countermeasure Systems and Electronic Warfare
Technology Used : AI/ML, Computer Vision, RF Countermeasures, Anti-Drone
Product description : This AI-powered Anti-Drone Defence System detects, tracks, and neutralizes unauthorized UAVs using RF jamming, spoofing, and computer vision. With autonomous detection and a multi-layered defense, it ensures continuous protection against evolving drone threats, addressing the growing risks of illegal drone activities.
2. Underwater Navigation System for AUVs
Sector of Innovation : AUVs, Navigation Systems
Technology Used : AI/ML
Product description : This product enhances operations in Anti-access/Area Denial (A2AD) environments, enabling covert infiltration and over-the-horizon capabilities. Easily deployable by special forces, it supports mass deployment with various payloads—kinetic, electromagnetic, cyber, or sensors—without requiring vessel integration, threatening adversary fleets and logistics.
3. RF Counter UAS System
Sector of Innovation : RF Counter UAS System
Technology Used : Software Defined Radio, RF Countermeasures, Anti-Drone
Product description : The Gurutvaa Systems Dronaam-R is a modular, state-of-the-art system designed for comprehensive protection against hostile Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). It features a handheld, rifle-style configuration for ease of operation and portability. The system jams GNSS, control, video, and telemetry signals, disrupting drone navigation and control for soft-kill defense. Built to withstand harsh environments, it is compact, durable, and easy to maintain.
4. Secure Hardware Encryption device
Sector of Innovation : Cybersecurity
Technology Used : Semiconductor solution for high grade security applications
Product description : Abhed1 is a hardware-based encryption device that operates without an operating system or software. It securely encrypts data from a USB 3.0 source to a USB 3.0 or Ethernet 1G destination using AES256 encryption, ensuring safe data transactions over public networks. Its hardware-only design eliminates vulnerabilities like backdoors or trojans, providing enhanced security.
5. Aviral- A Tethered Drone System
Sector of Innovation : Indigenous Tethered Drone Technology
Technology Used : Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Product description : Aerial IQ’s Tethered Drone, AVIRAL, is an indigenous UAV with a flexible wired link for continuous power and communication. Unlike battery-powered drones, it operates communication. Unlike battery-powered drones, it operates for up to 12 hours. Its fiber-optic tether ensures secure data transmission, supporting various mission-specific payloads.
