Indrajaal and Sigma Win Rs 155 Crore Orders for Ranger Anti-Drone Patrol Vehicles

Hyderabad-based Indrajaal Autonomous Defense Systems and Sigma Advanced Systems have secured orders worth approximately ₹155 crore for their Indrajaal Ranger anti-drone platform, strengthening the system’s role in India’s growing counter-drone security network. The companies announced the orders on August 17, 2026. Of the total, around ₹145 crore has been awarded to the Indrajaal-Sigma consortium for deploying the Ranger system in border-security operations. The contract highlights the increasing demand for mobile counter-UAS solutions capable of protecting sensitive frontier areas from emerging aerial threats.

A separate order valued at approximately ₹10 crore has been placed by an urban police authority for the use of the Ranger platform in VVIP protection and urban security operations. The two contracts demonstrate the system’s potential for both border and civilian security applications. The Indrajaal Ranger is described as an ARDTC-approved Anti-Drone Patrol Vehicle designed to provide mobile Counter-UAS capabilities. Unlike conventional fixed counter-drone installations, the Ranger can accompany security forces and establish protected airspace wherever required. It can be deployed along borders, on VVIP routes, at major public events and around critical infrastructure.

The platform is powered by SkyOS, an integrated technology suite that brings together advanced sensors, artificial intelligence, sensor fusion, command and control, and multiple countermeasures. Its layered approach is designed to detect, track and neutralise unauthorised drones through different response mechanisms. One of its key components, Retractor, is designed to take control of rogue drones and facilitate their controlled recovery. The captured drones can subsequently be examined for forensic purposes.

Another component, known as Lakshman Rekha, establishes a virtual security boundary around protected airspace. It is intended to stop unauthorised drones from entering designated restricted zones. The third layer, Net Interceptor, provides a physical interception capability, allowing hostile drones to be captured when electronic countermeasures are unable to fully address the threat. Together, these capabilities provide multiple layers of protection against potentially dangerous unmanned aerial systems.

The latest orders come amid India's increasing focus on developing and deploying indigenous counter-drone technologies. Drones are increasingly being used for surveillance, smuggling and other security-sensitive activities, creating a need for systems that can operate across different environments.

By combining artificial intelligence, sensor fusion, autonomous command and control, electronic countermeasures and physical interception, the Indrajaal Ranger is positioned as a flexible mobile solution for both defence and urban security requirements. The ₹155-crore orders mark a significant commercial milestone for the Indrajaal-Sigma partnership while highlighting the growing importance of locally developed counter-UAS capabilities in India's security modernisation efforts.