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VOC Port Becomes India’s First to Deploy Anti-Drone Security
- 10 Feb 2026
- 2 min read
Why in News?
Chidambaranar Port Authority (VOC Port) has become the first port in India to initiate the deployment of an advanced Anti-Drone Security System.
Key Points:
- System: The Anti-Drone Security System integrates radar, radio frequency detection, and optical tracking technologies to detect, monitor, and respond to unauthorized drone activities near the port vicinity.
- This move was implemented by the Chidambaranar Port Authority (VOC Port) in Tamil Nadu.
- Purpose: The system aims to strengthen maritime infrastructure security, protect critical assets, and prevent potential threats posed by unmanned aerial systems in key operational zones.
- This initiative represents a significant advancement in port security measures, aligning with national priorities to safeguard trade routes and maritime installations against emerging technological threats.
- Security concern: Increasing use of commercial drones globally has prompted security agencies to adopt counter-drone systems to mitigate risks linked to espionage, smuggling, or accidental airspace incursions near sensitive infrastructure.
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