Paras Anti Drone Technologies, a subsidiary of Paras Defence and Space Technologies, announced a major export deal on Tuesday to supply advanced counter-unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems to French firm CERBAIR. The agreement, valued at Rs 22 crore, involves the delivery of up to 30 CHIMERA 200 systems—man-portable RF detection and neutralisation devices built to counter rogue drones and drone swarms.
The CHIMERA 200 system is a field-proven, upgradeable counter-UAS platform offering wideband detection and neutralisation capabilities. It supports omnidirectional and directional operations across the 400 MHz to 6 GHz frequency spectrum, with up to five simultaneous bands. The system is capable of identifying threats such as drones, remote controls, and take-off locations with precision and speed, making it well-suited for modern UAV threats.
The deal strengthens India’s growing reputation as a global exporter of high-end defence technologies. Paras Anti Drone Technologies highlighted that the agreement aligns with India’s Make-in-India initiative and its goal of reaching USD 5 billion in annual defence exports by 2025.
Ashutosh Baheti, CEO of Paras Anti Drone Technologies, called the partnership a testament to India’s rising status as a trusted provider of cutting-edge anti-drone solutions. He emphasized the company’s commitment to meeting international standards with field-tested and scalable systems.
CERBAIR President Lucas Le Bell, in a letter of intent to Paras, noted rising demand for such systems in Europe amid increasing drone threats and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. He highlighted the importance of boosting neutralisation power output and agility to counter advanced drone technologies in real-time scenarios.
The CHIMERA 200, already deployed across critical infrastructure in India, is expected to serve a key role in Europe’s evolving security landscape. The partnership is set to unlock further export opportunities and expand cooperation through 2026 and beyond.
Amit Mahajan, Director at Paras Defence and Space Technologies Ltd, stated that India has moved beyond licensed manufacturing to emerge as a global hub for designing and exporting reliable, cost-effective defence technologies.
