OptiValue Tek wins government order for counter-UAV tech

OptiValue Tek has secured a multi-million-dollar government order for defence technology through India's Government e-Marketplace.

The order covers advanced sensing and detection technologies linked to the company's Integrated Counter-UAV Defence System, or ICUDS. The system is designed to detect, track and neutralise aerial threats, including autonomous and RF-silent drones.

The contract marks a further step by the technology consulting firm into the defence sector. OptiValue Tek has presented ICUDS as an indigenous product developed in line with India's Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat policy drives, which seek to expand domestic manufacturing and reduce reliance on imports in strategic industries.

Counter-Drone Focus

Counter-UAV systems are becoming a growing area of defence spending as militaries and security agencies respond to a rise in low-cost unmanned aerial threats. Drones that operate autonomously or avoid radio frequency emissions can be harder to identify with conventional detection systems, increasing demand for tools that combine multiple sensor types.

OptiValue Tek said ICUDS uses a multi-layered sensor fusion design, combining RF intelligence, acoustic detection and electro-optical surveillance to identify threats in real time across different operating conditions.

The platform is intended for defence, army and naval environments where rapid detection and response are required. The award suggests public-sector buyers are beginning to place orders tied to the offering following its launch.

Defence Expansion

Best known as a digital engineering and AI-focused consulting firm, OptiValue Tek has been expanding beyond mainstream corporate technology projects into national security and infrastructure protection. The latest order indicates it is seeking a place in a market traditionally dominated by specialist defence manufacturers and established public-sector suppliers.

India has increased its emphasis on domestically developed defence systems in recent years, using procurement policies and platforms such as GeM to support local suppliers. For smaller and newer entrants, a government order can serve as an important commercial reference point as they try to build credibility in a tightly regulated market.

Interest in counter-drone systems has grown alongside concerns about unmanned aircraft near borders, critical infrastructure and military installations. The ability to detect smaller and less visible drones has become a key issue for both military planners and civil security agencies.

Ashish Kumar, founder and managing director of OptiValue Tek, commented on the order and the company's defence strategy.

"This multi-million dollar order is a strong validation of our technology vision and our commitment to building indigenous, future-ready defence solutions. As aerial threats continue to evolve, there is an increasing need for intelligent systems that can operate with speed, accuracy, and reliability across complex environments. Our ICUDS platform is designed to meet these challenges while supporting India's Atmanirbhar Bharat vision," Kumar said.

Broader Market

The order comes as Indian technology companies seek a larger role in defence electronics, software and surveillance systems. The sector has attracted interest from firms with backgrounds in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and data systems, particularly as modern defence platforms rely as much on software and analytics as on hardware.

OptiValue Tek describes its wider business as spanning artificial intelligence, data engineering, cybersecurity, cloud modernisation and smart infrastructure. That background may help explain its move into systems that depend on sensor fusion and rapid analysis of multiple data inputs.

Even so, defence procurement brings different commercial and operational demands from enterprise technology work, including long sales cycles, strict technical requirements and the need to demonstrate reliability in field conditions. Securing a government order does not by itself establish a long-term market position, but it can mark an early step for companies trying to convert technical development into repeat defence business.

OptiValue Tek did not disclose the exact value of the contract beyond describing it as multi-million dollar, nor did it identify the government buyer. It said the award involved advanced sensing and detection technologies aligned with its counter-UAV platform.