Electronic Warfare Systems: Evolving Capabilities in Defense Electronics

Electronic warfare is no longer confined to battlefields—it’s becoming the invisible shield of modern defense.

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From jamming hostile radars to neutralizing rogue drones, the next generation of defense electronics is rewriting how nations protect their skies and borders. At the heart of this transformation is a surge of indigenous innovation, where Indian companies are taking bold strides in developing world-class electronic warfare systems.

In this exclusive feature, Nikita Kumari sits down with Ashutosh Baheti, CEO, Paras Anti-Drone Technologies, and Kaushal Jadia, CTO, Cyient DLM. Together, they unpack the breakthroughs shaping tomorrow's defense, the challenges of staying ahead in a high-stakes technological race, and India’s journey to becoming a global hub for cutting-edge electronic warfare solutions.

How has the role of electronic warfare evolved in modern defense strategy over the past decade?

Ashutosh Baheti, CEO, Paras Anti-Drone Technologies, said “As India marks its 79th Independence Day, we're reminded that safeguarding freedom today goes far beyond our physical borders — it extends deep into the unseen battlefield of the electromagnetic spectrum. Electronic Warfare (EW) stands as the silent sentinel of modern defence, where every millisecond matters and victories can be secured without a single shot being fired. The nature of threats is changing faster than ever. Asystem designed for one frequency band today can be rendered ineffective tomorrow. Thisis why adaptability, modularity, and field-upgradability are no longer luxuries — they are the lifeblood of EW platforms.

Over the past decade, the spectrum has transformed into a contested battlespace. From asymmetric challenges to the surge of hostile drones, militaries worldwide — including India’s — are embedding EW across every layer of defence. Whether it’s securing our borders, protecting our skies, or safeguarding high-value assets, EW today is about more than detection; it's about disruption, deception, and decisive action — all in a seamless operational loop.