* Unlike traditional vehicle-mounted systems that move from one point-defence location to another, an Anti-Drone
* Patrol Vehicle actively combats threats while in motion — detecting, tracking, and neutralising drones across borders, cities, and critical corridors.
Jaipur : Indrajaal Drone Defence today announced the launch of India’s first Anti-Drone Patrol Vehicle (ADPV) — a groundbreaking, fully mobile, AI-enabled counter-drone system designed to redefine how the nation responds to drone-led threats.
The urgency to build the ADPV (Indrajaal Ranger) was reinforced by two recent national security incidents that exposed how drones have become a critical link in breaching India’s border security.
First, the ISI-linked cross-border drone-trafficking incident — where weapons were smuggled deep into Indian territory — exposed a stark reality: illegal border drone movement today is as good as welcoming weapons into our cities.
Second, the BSF neutralising 255 Pakistani drones so far this year underscored how drones have become the primary transport channel for India’s ₹3-lakh-crore drug-trafficking ecosystem.
Together, these incidents made one truth undeniable: India urgently needed a mobile, fast- response counter-drone vehicle capable of detecting, tracking, and neutralising drones in real time — and saving lives. Because every drone intercepted is equal to a life protected.
Breaking away from traditional vehicle-mounted anti-drone solutions that work only when parked, Indrajaal engineered the ADPV ( Indrajaal Ranger) as a purpose-built combat vehicle that delivers:
● On-the-move drone detection
● Real-time patrolling and surveillance
● Autonomous threat assessment through AI
● Instant interception and neutralization
● Seamless coverage across border roads, canals, agricultural belts, critical infrastructure, and dense urban pockets
This innovation marks a major leap in India’s defence readiness, addressing increasing drone- based smuggling, surveillance, and terror attempts across states and national borders.
During the launch of the Ranger, Guest of Honou r – Lieutenant General Devendra Pratap Pandey (Retd), PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, VSM, General Officer of the Indian Army and former Commandant of the Army War College, Mhow, as well as former General Officer Commanding of the Srinagar-based Chinar Corps (XV), expressed:
“India’s youth deserve a safer nation, free from the shadow of international crime networks. Technologies like the Anti-Drone Patrol Vehicle are not just machines — they are shields protecting our children, our farmers, and our future. I would like to congratulate Mr. Kiran Raju for the groundbreaking innovation he is building in India’s defence space with Indrajaal. With this new Ranger launch, the country and the brave men protecting our Nation along the borders and within will be truly grateful for such a transformative contribution.”
Sharing his thoughts at the event, Kiran Raju, Founder & CEO, Indrajaal, added: “Each drone neutralised translates to lives protected and India’s internal security strengthened. This is our primary mission at Indrajaal — to defend freedom.” Saving Lives at Scale: Ranger’s Role in Breaking Smuggling Chains and Securing India’s Borders
Indrajaal Ranger delivers a transformative layer of national security, disrupting cross- border criminal operations and safeguarding vulnerable populations.
By intercepting hostile drones, it prevents narcotics from entering and endangering Indian youth, blocks the inflow of illicit weapons into urban centres, and protects farmers living along sensitive border zones. The system significantly weakens recruitment pipelines of smuggling and extremist networks by cutting off their logistical supply routes and financial channels.
Its automated interception framework reduces the operational load on police and BSF units, enabling smarter, data-driven deployment of manpower. Most importantly, it restores a sense of safety, dignity, and normalcy to border communities that have lived under persistent threat.
