Revolutionising Counter-UAS Capabilities: IG Defence's T-SHUL BEAM System

IG Defence's T-SHUL BEAM Counter-UAS System: A Game-Changer in Indigenous Defence Capabilities

IG Defence, a leading Indian defence technology company, has made a significant breakthrough in the development of indigenous Counter-UAS (Unmanned Aerial Systems) technology. The company has successfully demonstrated its T-SHUL BEAM Counter-UAS System at the Indian Air Force's Dronathan 2026 event, held at Pokhran from 14-16 September.

The T-SHUL BEAM system is a man-portable, directional Counter-UAS system designed to neutralise aerial drone threats through soft-kill electronic countermeasures. Its multi-band RF architecture is capable of disrupting critical communication and navigation links associated with unmanned aerial systems, including command-and-control, telemetry, video transmission, and GNSS.

The system's directional architecture enables countermeasures to be focused towards the targeted aerial system, providing a rapidly deployable capability against small UAVs, FPV drones, and other low-cost unmanned platforms. Designed for tactical-edge deployment, T-SHUL BEAM is intended to provide operators with a responsive and localised Counter-UAS capability in operational environments where small drones can emerge with limited warning.

The integration of T-SHUL BEAM with IG Defence's indigenously developed, AI-powered Battle Management System (BMS) for C5ISR, known as GRID, enables Counter-UAS capability to become part of a wider battlespace architecture. GRID integrates sensors, unmanned systems, intelligence, communications, and command elements into a common operational picture, enabling commanders and operators to detect, understand, decide, and coordinate actions across the battlespace.

The demonstration at Pokhran marks an important milestone in IG Defence's development of indigenous Counter-UAS technology and reflects the company's broader focus on building integrated capabilities across the unmanned warfare spectrum. From unmanned systems and AI-powered battle management to technologies designed to counter emerging aerial threats, IG Defence is developing an indigenous technology stack for the evolving requirements of the future battlefield.

The T-SHUL BEAM system's ability to provide a mobile and responsive capability against small UAVs and FPV systems makes it an essential requirement for modern military operations. Its integration with GRID enables it to become part of a wider battlespace architecture, allowing operators to incorporate counter-drone assets into an integrated operational architecture.

The development of indigenous Counter-UAS technology is crucial for addressing the evolving drone threat and supporting modern military operations. IG Defence's T-SHUL BEAM system is a significant step towards achieving this goal, and its demonstration at Dronathan 2026 marks an important milestone in the company's journey towards building integrated capabilities across the unmanned warfare spectrum.

In conclusion, IG Defence's T-SHUL BEAM Counter-UAS System is a game-changer in indigenous defence capabilities, providing a mobile and responsive capability against small UAVs and FPV systems. Its integration with GRID enables it to become part of a wider battlespace architecture, allowing operators to incorporate counter-drone assets into an integrated operational architecture. The development of indigenous Counter-UAS technology is crucial for addressing the evolving drone threat and supporting modern military operations, and IG Defence's T-SHUL BEAM system is a significant step towards achieving this goal.