V.O. Chidambaranar Port becomes India's first port to start installing an anti-drone system
V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, became the first port in India to initiate an anti-drone security system, signing an agreement with Central Electronics Limited (CEL) on 6 February 2026.
Summary
V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority became India's first port to initiate an advanced anti-drone system, the Ports Ministry said on 6 February 2026. The agreement was signed with Central Electronics Limited (CEL), a public sector enterprise under the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research. The integrated radio-frequency and radar-based detection and jamming system, with a drone detector, detection radar and man-pack jammer, gives 360-degree coverage with a range of up to 5 km and can detect, track, classify and neutralise unauthorised drones. The project is to be completed within three months.
Key facts
- Date
- 6 February 2026
- First
- First Indian port to initiate an anti-drone system
- Partner
- Central Electronics Limited (CEL), under DSIR
- System
- RF + radar detection and jamming; 360°; range up to 5 km
- Timeline
- Within three months
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Which became India's first port to initiate an anti-drone security system in February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — V.O. Chidambaranar Port
V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority became the first port in India to initiate an advanced anti-drone system.
VOC Port's anti-drone system is being implemented by Central Electronics Limited, which functions under:
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Correct answer: A — Department of Scientific and Industrial Research
CEL is a Government of India enterprise under the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Ministry of Science and Technology.