The Defence Startups Behind the Success of Operation Sindoor

IG Drones – Real‑Time Eyes Over the Battlefield

5G-powered drones delivered real-time threat visibility to commanders in seconds, not hours, by Bodhisattwa Sanghapriya and Om Prakash (alumni of IIM Sambalpur)

Pixxel – Hyperspectral Satellites in Action

Launched in Jan 2025 with Google funding, it used high-res spectral imaging for real-time terrain mapping, enemy tracking, and post-strike confirmation.

Kawa Space – Tactical Overhead Surveillance

Founded by Kris Nair, it became vital for real-time visual intel, supplying high-res satellite imagery for target confirmation and battlefield analysis.

Z‑Motion & Economic Explosives – Deadly and Accurate

Z-Motion’s AI-powered Nagastra-1 is a 8–9 kg suicide drone with 1 kg payload, built with Economic Explosives for precision loitering strikes.

Alpha Design – SkyStriker: Lethal Payloads

Alpha Design’s SkyStriker suicide drones, built with Elbit, played a key role in Operation Sindoor strikes on terror and air-defense targets.

Biotechnology – Fibroheal’s Field‑Ready Wound Care

Fibroheal’s silk-based FibroPlug, developed with IISc, stopped bleeding in 30 seconds and was swiftly deployed to LoC military camps.

Quantum Cybersecurity – QNu Labs’ Encryption Shield

QNu Labs deployed QShield quantum encryption to secure military communications against advanced cyber and quantum threats post-operation.

EyeROV – Underwater Recon and Rescue

Mumbai’s EyeROV deployed ROVs for underwater reconnaissance in dams and border zones, with DRDO backing advanced long-range UUV development.

Counter-Drone and Air-Defence Systems

BEL’s Akashteer intercepted 100% drones with 5 km jamming and 1 km laser kills.