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Tonbo Imaging wins Navy microwave weapon contract

What they do

Tonbo Imaging builds defence electronics such as thermal sights, seekers and fire-control systems for Indian and foreign forces

In May 2026 the Indian Navy picked it under ADITI 3.0 to integrate and commission a high power microwave system

After trials and acceptance, Tonbo would supply several production units of the system, which disables drones and enemy electronics

The Indian Navy awarded Tonbo Imaging a contract under ADITI 3.0 in May 2026.
Tonbo will integrate and commission a high power microwave system.
If development, testing and acceptance succeed, it will supply multiple production units.
The programme is backed by iDEX and the Defence Innovation Organisation.
ADITI helps mature advanced defence technology before it is inducted.

Such systems disrupt enemy electronics, sensors and drones without firing shells.
Forces see them as a defence against drone swarms, especially at sea.
The pick shows the Navy's push for home-grown defence technology.

Product: Thermal imaging systems, surveillance systems, high power microwave systems and other defense electronics for military applications
Customers: Defense and government organizations, including Indian military branches
How it makes money: Defense technology manufacturing and OEM services with domestic and export sales
What sets it apart: Indigenous defense technology addressing military and strategic needs with domestic manufacturing