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UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS (UAS) & COUNTER UAS (C-UAS) 2026
Seminar & Exhibition – 15 May 2026, Air Force Auditorium, New Delhi
Unmanned Aerial Systems & Counter UAS Seminar & Exhibition is being organized by the Centre for Aerospace Power & Strategic Studies (CAPSS) and Indian Military Review (IMR) on 15 May 2026 at the Air Force Auditorium, New Delhi.
Objectives
The aim of the event is to:
• Provide a platform for industry military dialogue on UAS and C UAS.
• Showcase cutting edge technologies from Indian and global companies.
• Explore collaborative pathways for indigenisation and joint development.
• Address emerging challenges in drone proliferation, counter drone resilience, and regulatory frameworks.
Impact of Drones on Military Operations
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) have become indispensable to modern militaries, reshaping operational doctrines:
• Persistent ISR: Real time surveillance, border monitoring, and target identification enhance situational awareness.
• Precision Engagement: Armed drones deliver surgical strikes, loitering munitions, and SEAD missions with reduced risk to personnel.
• Force Multiplication: Swarm tactics and autonomous operations enable saturation attacks and decoy strategies.
• Multi Domain Integration: UAVs support logistics, communications relay, EW, SAR, maritime patrol, and NBC defence.
• Psychological Impact: Persistent drone presence influences adversary morale and decision making.
For industry, this translates into demand for advanced sensors, AI algorithms, secure communications, resilient platforms, and modular payloads.
Scope of Employment of UAVs
The seminar will highlight the diverse military applications of drones, including ISR, precision strikes, logistics, EW, training, SAR, PsyOps, maritime operations, swarm tactics, NBC defence, and communications relay.
Countermeasures and C UAS Weapons
The proliferation of drones has created urgent requirements for counter drone technologies. Industry participation is vital in developing layered defence solutions:
• Detection & Tracking: Radar, EO/IR sensors, acoustic systems, and AI enabled analytics for early warning.
• Electronic Countermeasures: Jamming, spoofing, and cyber tools to neutralise hostile UAVs.
• Kinetic Solutions: Anti drone missiles, guns, nets, and directed energy weapons (lasers, microwaves).
• Integrated Defence: Multi sensor fusion, command and control integration, and protection of critical infrastructure.
• Urban & Battlefield Applications: Tailored solutions for dense environments, military bases, and civilian assets.
Industry can showcase innovations in detection, interception, and neutralisation systems, and explore partnerships with armed forces for deployment and scaling.
Relevance for Industry
Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) are transforming the character of warfare, while Counter UAS (C UAS) technologies are emerging as critical safeguards against asymmetric threats. For industry, this event offers a unique platform to showcase innovations, engage with military decision makers, and explore opportunities in one of the fastest growing defence domains.
• Expanding Market: Global UAS and C UAS markets are projected to grow exponentially, driven by military, homeland security, and dual use applications.
• Operational Demand: Armed forces worldwide are investing in drones for ISR, precision strikes, logistics, and electronic warfare, while simultaneously seeking robust counter drone solutions.
• Innovation Opportunities: AI, sensor fusion, directed energy weapons, and autonomous swarm technologies are opening new avenues for industry collaboration.
• Policy Push: India’s focus on Atmanirbhar Bharat and indigenisation in defence manufacturing makes this sector a priority for investment and partnerships.
Participation in the event will provide:
• Visibility: Present products and solutions to senior military leaders, policymakers, and global experts.
• Networking Opportunities: Engage with defence forces, R&D institutions, and industry peers.
• Business Opportunities: Explore procurement, co development, and export potential in a rapidly expanding sector.
• Thought Leadership: Position your company at the forefront of discussions on future warfare.
Sessions
The event will feature structured sessions to cover the full spectrum of UAS and C UAS technologies:
1. Inaugural Session
2. Revolutionizing Modern Warfare
- Role of drones in ISR
- Sensor technology and AI integration
- Precision strikes and loitering munitions
3. Drone Swarms and AI: The Future of Unmanned Combat
- Emergence of swarms
- AI and machine learning in autonomy
4. Counter Drone Technologies: Defending Against Unmanned Threats
- Jamming, interception, kinetic solutions
- Lessons from recent conflicts
- Urban and infrastructure defence
5. Expanding Drone Roles Beyond Combat
- Logistics, casualty evacuation, communications relay
- Integration in multi domain operations
The following sessions are planned:
SESSION 1 - INAUGURAL SESSION - STRATEGIC VISION FOR UAS & C-UAS (0930-1020hrs)
Welcome Address. Air Vice Marshal Anil Golani, Director General CAPSS
Keynote Address. Lt Gen Vinod Nambiar, YSM, VSM, SM, Director General Army Aviation.
Industry Perspective. Mr Agnishwar Jayaprasad, CEO, Garuda Aerospace.
Special Address. Air Mshl Ashutosh Dixit, PVSM, AVSM, VM, VSM, Chief of Integrated Staff
Inaugural Address. Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, PVSM, AVSM, Chief of the Air Staff.
Release of EY-IMR Knowledge Paper on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and C-UAS.
Refreshments and Exhibition.
SESSION 2 - LATEST TRENDS AND INDUSTRY CAPABILITIES (1100 – 1330 hrs)
Chairman: Air Vice Mshl Ashish Singh, VM, VSM, ACAS (Ops) Remote, Air HQ
Introduction to panelists and Chairman's Opening Remarks.
Review of UAS Operations in Contemporary Conflicts. Speaker from Air HQ
Indigenisation landscape of core technologies in drones. Maj Gen M Indrabalan, Retd, Managing Director VDUT-AI Pvt Ltd.
UAV Payloads: EO/IR/SAR for Persistent Surveillance. Speaker from Air HQ.
Industry Presentation. Anand Dharmapuri, Orbit Communications.
Industry presentation. Ram Biron, Marketing Director, SCD (Semi-conductor Devices)
Industry presentation. Speaker from Honeywell Aerospace Technologies
Industry presentation.
Discussion/ Q&A.
Lunch
SESSION 3 - OPERATIONAL EMPLOYMENT ACROSS DOMAINS (1430–1545 hrs)
Chairman: Air Vice Marshal Tejpal Singh, AVSM, VM, Asst Chief of Air Staff (Plans), Air HQ.
Introduction of speakers and Opening Remarks by Chair.
Manned–Unmanned Teaming case concepts (combat air patrol, loyal wingman). Speaker from Air HQ.
Future requirements (Tactical UAVs, runway-independent RPAs, swarm tactics). Speaker from Army Design Bureau.
Maritime UAV roles and requirements (Shipborne UAVs, HALE for ISR, anti-submarine applications). Speaker from ACNS (Air), Naval HQ.
Discussion/ Q&A.
SESSION 4 - COUNTER-UAS: DEFENDING AGAINST EMERGING THREATS (1545 – 1645 hrs)
Chairman: Air Cmde KM Mathew, Air Cmde Ops AD (C&R), Air HQ
Introduction of panelists and Chairman's Opening Remarks
Counter-UAS and Counter-Autonomy: Detect, Track, Identify, Neutralise. Speaker from Army Air Defence Dte.
Latest developments in Counter-UAS technologies. Sh V Kishore Kumar, Sc E, DLRL, DRDO.
Discussion/ Q&A.
Closing Remarks. Air Vice Mshl Ashish Vohra, VSM, Retd, CAPSS
Vote of Thanks. Maj Gen Ravi Arora, Retd, Chief Editor, Indian Military Review.
Refreshments and dispersal.
PARALLEL SESSION : B2G INTERACTION (1445 - 1630 hrs)
By invitation in the Conference Hall at AF Auditorium
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