Paras gets LoI from French CERBAIR for export of ₹22 cr worth counter-drone systems

CERBAIR wants the system to be customised to address Europe’s intensifying security landscape

Paras Anti Drone Technologies Pvt Ltd on Tuesday announced that France-based company CERBAIR has expressed interest in acquiring up to 30 CHIMERA 200 systems, an advanced man portable radio frequency detection and neutralisation device against drone and swarm drone threats.

The deal, once it materialises, would be worth approximately ₹22 crore (€2.2 million), adding to India’s effort to emerge as reliable exporter of drone and counter-drone technologies, Paras Anti Drone Technologies Pvt Ltd said in a statement. Paras Anti Drone is a subsidiary of Paras Defence and Space Technologies Ltd.

In a Letter of Intent sent to Paras Anti Drone Technologies Pvt Ltd., Lucas Le BELL, President of CERBAIR said, “With shifts in global geopolitics and the conflict in Ukraine, the need for this solution has surged. Our customers are seeking demonstrations and deliveries, signalling a strong market fit. By boosting the neutralization power output with agile modulations to address the newest drone anti-neutralization innovations, we can ensure this solution rapidly becomes a major success.”

According to the company, the CHIMERA 200, offers robust and upgradeable wideband detection and neutralisation capabilities, rapid deployment features and adaptability against evolving UAV threats, making it appealing to domestic as well as international security agencies.

Growing stature

Ashutosh Baheti, Chief Executive Officer, Paras Anti Drone Technologies, said: “Our collaboration with CERBAIR is proof of India’s growing stature as trusted source of advanced anti-drone technologies. We’re committed to delivering field-tested solutions that meet the world’s highest standards..”

CERBAIR wants the system to be customised to address Europe’s intensifying security landscape. This partnership reflects global confidence in India’s ability to develop & deliver reliable and cost-effective defence solutions at scale.

Published on July 1, 2025