India’s Homegrown Anti-Drone Weapon ‘Vajra-Shot’ Sets Global Standards in Portability and Precision

New Delhi, India: As drones become integral to modern military strategies, counter-drone technology is also seeing rapid vancements worldwide. Nations are heavily investing in innovative solutions to detect, neutralize, and destroy hostile drones, an essential capability in age of unmanned aerial systems (UAS). India’s latest contribution to this arena is ‘Vajra-Shot,’ a hand-held anti-drone gun developed by Chennai-based Big Bang Boom Solutions. Its unique features set it apart from its global counterparts in terms of portability, efficiency, and affordability.

Vajra-Shot is a lightweight, hand-held anti-drone weapon weighing only 3.5 kilograms, allowing soldiers in field to carry and operate it with ease. Designed for Indian Army and Air Force, Vajra-Shot integrates a rar system with a four-kilometre detection range, enabling early drone identification. Upon detection, it disrupts a drone’s communication frequency, effectively causing drone to lose control and crash. An optional hand-held drone detection sight can be ded for greater real-time effectiveness, enhancing its utility in various terrains and operational contexts.

Ravi Kumar, a representative of Big Bang Boom Solutions, elaborated on Vajra-Shot’s impact, stating, “We are into anti-drone solutions, and this is 'Vajra-Shot.' It is a hand-held anti-drone gun that can detect up to a range of 4 km and also does jamming. We have deployed it in Indian Army and Air Force, and we’ve received orders worth around USD 25 million so far.” This underscores India’s commitment to strengning domestic counter-drone capabilities, which are not only cost-effective but tailored for localized security requirements. 

Global Comparisons:

1. United States: United States is at forefront of counter-drone technology with vanced systems like DroneDefender and Rayon’s Coyote UAV. DroneDefender uses rio frequency (RF) jamming to disrupt drone communications, a method similar to Vajra-Shot but typically more complex and bulkier. Meanwhile, Coyote UAV employs rar-guided missiles, providing a high-tech solution to intercept and destroy hostile drones mid-flight. However, se systems come with higher costs and require extensive operational training compared to straightforward and portable Vajra-Shot.
2. China: China’s anti-drone technologies, such as Sky Net and Drone Killer systems, reflect country’s vanced but resource-intensive approach. Sky Net system integrates rar with electronic jamming capabilities, neutralizing drones through RF interference. Drone Killer series, a hand-held device, aligns with Vajra-Shot’s design philosophy, although it is generally more costly and intricate, catering to high-tech military operations rar than field-based rapid response units. 
3. Israel: Renowned for precision technology, Israel’s Drone Dome system uses rar and high-precision lasers to intercept enemy drones, offering exceptional accuracy and response time. This laser-guided solution is extremely effective for critical asset protection but lacks portability and cost-effectiveness of Vajra-Shot. Israel’s focus on high-tech solutions contrasts with Vajra-Shot’s emphasis on ease of use and rapid deployability in diverse environments.
4. Russia: Russia’s REX-1 system, a hand-held device similar to Vajra-Shot, uses RF interference and electromagnetic pulses to counteract drones. However, REX-1 tends to be bulkier, offering less flexibility for soldiers in active combat zones. ditionally, Russia’s integration of anti-drone measures with its ZALA Aero drones reflects a comprehensive approach, but se technologies are tailored to larger, fixed defence setups rar than quick-response units like Vajra-Shot. 
5. Iran and Turkey: In Middle East, Iran’s Ra’d-85 and Turkey’s SİPER systems are notable in counter-drone technology. Ra’d-85 uses rar and electronic warfare methods, while Turkey’s SİPER incorporates rar, electro-optical sensors, and electronic warfare to neutralize drone threats. While effective, both systems are more complex, heavier, and designed for larger defence installations rar than field-based, portable operations. 

India’s Vajra-Shot stands out in global landscape of counter-drone technology due to its simplicity, effectiveness, and user-centered design. Developed by Big Bang Boom Solutions, it fills a critical niche by offering a cost-effective, portable solution tailored to field operations. Vajra-Shot not only enhances India’s defence capabilities but also underscores nation’s commitment to Indigenous innovation in military technology, resonating with country’s larger ‘Make in India’ defence initiatives. As counter-drone technology continues to evolve, India’s success with Vajra-Shot demonstrates strategic importance of investing in aptable, user-friendly solutions for modern warfare.