Russia's new ZAK-30 Citadel is an automated 30mm anti-drone system designed to protect critical infrastructure. It uses advanced radar and thermal sensors to track small drones, destroying them with programmable airburst shells that detonate into a shrapnel cloud.


Russia's new ZAK-30 Citadel is an automated 30mm anti-drone system designed to protect critical infrastructure. It uses advanced radar and thermal sensors to track small drones, destroying them with programmable airburst shells that detonate into a shrapnel cloud.

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Gujarat’s Kandla is set to become the first port to set up an Anti-Drone Surveillance and Neutralisation System, which can detect enemy drones from a distance and “soft-kill” them. The port, which is located in the Gulf of Kutch, is in close proximity to the country’s border with its neighbour, Pakistan.&nbsp;Sushil Kumar Singh, Chairman of Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) at Kandla, told businessline, “Kandla will be the first port to set up an anti-drone system that will have the ability to soft kill or neutralise (enemy) drones.”&nbsp;The anti-drone systems are set to be procured months after Operation Sindoor, the military action carried out by the Indian Armed Forces on May 7, targetting terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The operation was launched in response to the deadly April 22 Pahalgam attack that killed 26 civilians.Singh added that the system will safeguard the vital port installations, workers, and cargo during high alerts or situations of conflict.&nbsp;“We have one of the biggest tank farms consisting of 1,200 storage tanks that hold hazardous and toxic chemicals like acids and ammonia, edible oil. Any leakage in these tanks can cause a dangerous situation. Last time drones were spotted in this region and so the plan is to install a system that can detect enemy drones from far and jam its signals thus ensuring a soft kill,” Singh added.&nbsp;The project, worth about Rs 580 million ($6.6 million), includes four anti-drone surveillance and neutralisation systems that will be installed in an area covering 200 acres of Kandla port and the tank farms. Along with stationary radars and other drone detection equipment, these four stations will also have control rooms for conducting operations.&nbsp;The anti-drone system has the ability to spot and neutralise enemy drones from a distance of about 15 kilometres. The DPA had floated an Expression of Interest (EoI) to procure the system, following which five companies showed interest. The companies include those who tried out their anti-drone systems during Operation Sindoor.

Kandla port in Gujarat is set to become the first port to deploy anti-drone system with the ability to spot and neutralise enemy drones from a distance of about 15 kilometres. 

Gujarat’s Kandla is set to become the first port to set up an Anti-Drone Surveillance and Neutralisation System, which can detect enemy drones from a distance and “soft-kill” them. The port, which is located in the Gulf of Kutch, is in close proximity to the country’s border with its neighbour, Pakistan. Sushil Kumar Singh, Chairman of Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) at Kandla, told businessline, “Kandla will be the first port to set up an anti-drone system that will have the ability to soft kill or neutralise (enemy) drones.” The anti-drone systems are set to be procured months after Operation Sindoor, the military action carried out by the Indian Armed Forces on May 7, targetting terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The operation was launched in response to the deadly April 22 Pahalgam attack that killed 26 civilians. Singh added that the system will safeguard the vital port installations, workers, and cargo during high alerts or situations of conflict. “We have one of the biggest tank farms consisting of 1,200 storage tanks that hold hazardous and toxic chemicals like acids and ammonia, edible oil. Any leakage in these tanks can cause a dangerous situation. Last time drones were spotted in this region and so the plan is to install a system that can detect enemy drones from far and jam its signals thus ensuring a soft kill,” Singh added. The project, worth about Rs 580 million ($6.6 million), includes four anti-drone surveillance and neutralisation systems that will be installed in an area covering 200 acres of Kandla port and the tank farms. Along with stationary radars and other drone detection equipment, these four stations will also have control rooms for conducting operations. The anti-drone system has the ability to spot and neutralise enemy drones from a distance of about 15 kilometres. The DPA had floated an Expression of Interest (EoI) to procure the system, following which five companies showed interest. The companies include those who tried out their anti-drone systems during Operation Sindoor.

Kandla port in Gujarat is set to become the first port to deploy anti-drone system with the ability to spot and neutralise enemy drones from a distance of about 15 kilometres.&nbsp;

Gujarat’s Kandla set to become first Indian port to get anti-drone system

In a move to boost security, the iconic Taj Mahal is set to be equipped with an advanced anti-drone system. This development comes amid growing security concerns and follows recent tensions between India and Pakistan.&nbsp;The decision to enhance security was taken after an uptick in drone activity near sensitive sites, highlighting vulnerabilities. The advanced system will be capable of detecting, tracking, and neutralising unauthorised drones that might pose a threat to the monument or its visitors.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/operation-sindoor-outreach-pakistan-is-an-aggressor-and-not-the-victim-aimim-chief-asaduddin-owaisi-strong-remark-in-bahrain-1748237637821">Operation Sindoor outreach: Pakistan is 'an aggressor and not the victim', AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi strong remark in Bahrain</a>&nbsp;Assistant Commissioner of Police (Taj Security) Syed Arib Ahmad said, "An anti-drone system will be installed at the Taj Mahal complex. The system will have a range of 7-8 kilometers but will be primarily effective within a 200-meter radius from the main dome of the monument."&nbsp;&nbsp;"The system will automatically jam the signal of any drone entering the area, rendering it inoperable through what is known as a 'soft kill'," he said.&nbsp;Ahmad added that police personnel are being trained to operate the system, and a dedicated response team is being formed.&nbsp;"The team will trace the origin point of the drone and secure the area where it is brought down," he said, adding that the installation of the system is expected to be completed within the next few days.&nbsp;Besides this, authorities have already implemented various measures, including surveillance cameras, armed security personnel, and controlled visitor access. However, the increasing sophistication and accessibility of drone technology necessitated the introduction of this new layer of defense.&nbsp;The system is expected to be fully operational in the coming months, offering real-time monitoring capabilities and rapid response to any potential drone threats.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jyoti-malhotra-police-custody-ends-to-appear-in-court-today-spying-for-pakistan-1748240626253">Jyoti Malhotra's police custody ends, to appear in Hisar court today</a>

UNESCO world heritage site Taj Mahal to get anti-drone system: Police

In a move to boost security, the iconic Taj Mahal is set to be equipped with an advanced anti-drone system. This development comes amid growing security concerns and follows recent tensions between India and Pakistan. The decision to enhance security was taken after an uptick in drone activity near sensitive sites, highlighting vulnerabilities. The advanced system will be capable of detecting, tracking, and neutralising unauthorised drones that might pose a threat to the monument or its visitors. Also Read: Operation Sindoor outreach: Pakistan is 'an aggressor and not the victim', AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi strong remark in Bahrain Assistant Commissioner of Police (Taj Security) Syed Arib Ahmad said, "An anti-drone system will be installed at the Taj Mahal complex. The system will have a range of 7-8 kilometers but will be primarily effective within a 200-meter radius from the main dome of the monument." "The system will automatically jam the signal of any drone entering the area, rendering it inoperable through what is known as a 'soft kill'," he said. Ahmad added that police personnel are being trained to operate the system, and a dedicated response team is being formed. "The team will trace the origin point of the drone and secure the area where it is brought down," he said, adding that the installation of the system is expected to be completed within the next few days. Besides this, authorities have already implemented various measures, including surveillance cameras, armed security personnel, and controlled visitor access. However, the increasing sophistication and accessibility of drone technology necessitated the introduction of this new layer of defense. The system is expected to be fully operational in the coming months, offering real-time monitoring capabilities and rapid response to any potential drone threats. Also Read: Jyoti Malhotra's police custody ends, to appear in Hisar court today

The monument, currently guarded by the CISF and Uttar Pradesh Police, will soon benefit from an additional layer of protection through advanced drone neutralisation technology