The Indian Army is set to acquire the made-in-India Chimera 200 drone jammers from Paras Defence, enhancing tactical defence and self-reliance with a compact, field-ready system.
In a significant step towards strengthening India’s defence capabilities, the Indian Army is set to acquire the Chimera 200, a portable drone jamming system developed indigenously by Paras Defence and Space Technologies Ltd, in collaboration with Centum Electronics.
The Chimaera 200 is capable of neutralising combat drones within a 3km radius, offering a decisive tactical advantage on the battlefield. The procurement, valued at approximately $3 million, falls under the Defence Ministry’s emergency procurement program, initiated after Operation Sindoor along the Pakistan border.
Successfully tested in July, the system demonstrated its effectiveness to Indian Army veterans. Compact and handheld, roughly the size of an office briefcase, the Chimera 200 allows for rapid deployment in field operations. Each unit is priced at around $136,000, reflecting the sophisticated technology integrated into the device.
Amit Mahajan, Director of Paras Defence, highlighted the strategic importance:
“The growing need for compact, agile defence solutions amid rising geopolitical tensions underscores the importance of systems like Chimera 200. The Indian Army’s move to adopt such systems signals a focus on modernising tactical responses and enhancing operational readiness.”
The acquisition underscores a strong push for indigenisation in defence technology, strengthening India’s self-reliance and reducing dependence on foreign drone countermeasure systems. It highlights the country’s focus on rapidly deployable, advanced defence solutions driven by domestic innovation.
