Big Bang Boom Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (BBBS), a defense sector start-up, has secured an order worth more than Rs 200 crore from the Indian Air Force and the Indian Army for its cutting-edge anti-drone technology.
This contract, the largest under the Indian Defence Exhibition (IDEX) initiative and one of the largest signed by the Indian MOD with an Indian start-up, is a testament to BBBS’s unmatched expertise in deeptech products, especially anti-drone solutions, reads the company statement.
“The focus of the iDEX programme is to foster an ecosystem of innovation and technology development in defense. It is our constant endeavor to engage with young innovators who can bring technologically advanced solutions for modernising the Indian military,” said Vivek Virmani, COO, iDex MOD.
BBBS’s Vajra Sentinel System is a state-of-the-art solution designed to detect, track, and neutralize drones at extraordinary ranges. It utilises passive RF sensor technology to eliminate false alarms, and its sensor and jammer combination meets stringent mil-standard specifications for durability and reliability. It has several state-of-the-art tech improvements, such as AESA radar and kamikaze drones, which the user can upgrade on demand.
The system’s core sensor, built around artificial intelligence (AI) and computer vision algorithms, enables precise identification, classification, and location identification of drones. Additionally, its sophisticated decision-making matrix enables autonomous decision-making for countermeasures such as signal jamming and other countermeasures, according to the statement.
BBBS will commence execution of the order immediately and provide unwavering support to the Indian Air Force and Indian Army to ensure seamless integration of this vital technology into their defense strategies.
The contract was handed over to Dr. R. Shivaraman, Director and CTO, BBBS, in the presence of Rajnath Singh, Defence Minister, Ajay Bhatt, Minister of State for Defence, Giridhar Aramane, Defence Secretary, Anurag Bajpai, Additional Secretary of Defence Production, and CEO DIO, Chief of the Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan, and the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari, by AVM George Thomas, ACAS Plans, on behalf of the Indian Air Force, and Col. Mahesh, Col. CD-7, on behalf of the Indian Army.
