Gurutvaa Systems has established itself as a key player in India’s defence electronics sector, specialising in counter-drone technologies that directly support the armed forces.

Incorporated in Pune on 24 September 2014 by Harshad Dave and Sonika Sehraya, the company has steadily grown into a niche provider of precision electronic systems, including inertial sensors, radio frequency components, radar and automated test equipment, alongside its flagship counter-drone line.

The company’s revenue for the year ending March 2025 stood at ₹8.08 crore, marking a significant rise from ₹5.91 crore the previous year. With a team size of 26 as of April 2026, Gurutvaa has managed to scale its operations while maintaining a specialised focus. Funding has been raised from one institutional investor, though the amount remains undisclosed.

Its flagship product is DRONAAM, a modular counter-unmanned aerial system designed to neutralise small commercial drones that are difficult to detect by conventional radar and too inexpensive to justify missile interception. These drones, often used for cross-border payload delivery, pose a serious security challenge. The practical solution has been to jam their satellite navigation and control signals, forcing them to land, return or crash.

DRONAAM is versatile in its deployment. It can be configured as a rifle-style handheld unit, carried in a backpack, or mounted on fixed or mobile installations. The system offers both single-directional and all-round coverage, making it adaptable to diverse operational environments.

Its approach is disruption rather than destruction, employing electronic warfare to jam satellite navigation, control, video and telemetry links. This “soft kill” method ensures drones are neutralised without kinetic engagement.

The Indian Air Force placed an order for DRONAAM in August 2021. Remarkably, Gurutvaa completed design, prototype development, customer approval and the first production batch within just eight months. By November 2022, bulk deliveries had commenced after an Air Force team approved the production lot at the Pune facility.

Training has been a crucial component of deployment. By 2022, Gurutvaa had trained over 200 armed forces personnel in operating and maintaining DRONAAM. For a system designed to be soldier-carried, ease of use and proper training are as critical as the hardware itself.

The company’s philosophy centres on substitution — designing and integrating technologies in India to maximise indigenous content. In defence electronics, this means replacing imported components with locally developed alternatives.

This aligns with India’s broader push for self-reliance in defence programs, particularly after incidents on the northern borders underscored the urgency of indigenous counter-drone capabilities.

Gurutvaa’s contribution reflects a larger trend in India’s defence modernisation, where private firms are increasingly stepping into roles once dominated by imports.

By delivering DRONAAM, the company has positioned itself as a reliable supplier of advanced counter-drone systems, reinforcing national security while advancing the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision.

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