Odisha Police has initiated procurement procedures for 10 anti‑drone guns in a first phase to counter unauthorised and potentially hostile unmanned aircraft, the state reported on 26 October 2026. The equipment is intended to strengthen coastal security, protect major religious sites and secure airspace during VIP visits and high‑profile events.
What the police say and the planned uses
According to the report, the devices being tendered are expected to have a reported jamming range of up to two kilometres. The force said the anti‑drone guns will be used to detect suspicious drones and to disrupt their control signals or communications links from that distance.
- Primary deployment areas: coastal security installations;
- Key cultural sites: Shree Jagannath Temple, Puri, and the Konark Sun Temple;
- Event security: VIP visits and high‑profile gatherings.
The procurement is at the tender stage and the necessary procedures are “currently underway”, the report said. No vendor names, technical datasheets or contract values were provided in the announcement.
Capability described in the tender notice
Local reporting noted that the anti‑drone guns will be capable of both detecting and jamming small unmanned aerial systems by severing the link between the drone and its operator. The procurement is presented as a response to the growing use of drones for surveillance and other purposes and as a measure to raise the state’s preparedness against aerial threats.
| Planned item | Quantity | Reported capability |
|---|---|---|
| Anti‑drone guns | 10 | Jamming/detection up to 2 km |
The state police did not publish further operational details such as platform portability, weight, frequency bands covered, legal clearances for electronic jamming, training timelines or maintenance arrangements. The tender stage implies that final specifications and the choice of supplier will be determined through the procurement process.
Counter‑UAS tools have been increasingly adopted by law‑enforcement agencies worldwide to protect crowded public venues and sensitive infrastructure. Odisha’s notice follows similar procurements by other Indian agencies and states that have sought electronic countermeasures and detection systems for event security and coastal protection, the report said.
Until contracts are placed and equipment accepted, the purchase remains a planned procurement and not an induction. The report did not specify delivery schedules or where the anti‑drone guns would be positioned first after acquisition.
