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Tonbo Imaging High Power Microwave Contract: ADITI 3.0

22 May 20261 min read
DEFENCE & SECURITYTonbo ImagingHigh PowerMicrowaveContract: ADITI 3.022 May 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

The Indian Navy picked Tonbo Imaging to build a High Power Microwave system, using the ADITI 3.0 innovation route.

Key facts

  • Company: Tonbo Imaging; customer: Indian Navy.
  • Framework: ADITI 3.0.
  • Product: High Power Microwave (HPM) system for ships and other naval platforms.
  • Backing: Ministry of Defence, via iDEX and the Defence Innovation Organisation.

Significance

  • Builds directed-energy capability for maritime warfare.
  • Helps counter unmanned threats at sea.

Exam angle

  • Scheme keywords: ADITI 3.0, iDEX.
  • Technology: High Power Microwave, a directed-energy system.
  • Ministry: Defence.

Test yourself

1. Under which innovation framework did Tonbo Imaging secure an Indian Navy contract for an HPM system?

The contract was won under the ADITI 3.0 framework.

2. What type of capability does the High Power Microwave system strengthen for the Indian Navy?

The HPM project builds directed-energy capability.

3. Which pair supports the Tonbo Imaging HPM programme under the Ministry of Defence?

iDEX and the Defence Innovation Organisation back the programme.

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