AI-based clutter rejection
Real-time suppression of non-threat environmental clutter in maritime radar returns.
Theme: Electronics & Directed Energy – The Future of Electronic Warfare, Sensors, and Laser Systems. Hyderabad stands as one of India’s most critical defence-industrial ecosystems with a strong presence of DPSUs and deep-tech MSMEs.
20 Aug 2026 | Bengaluru
AI, Space & Autonomous Systems: C4ISR and edge computing.
The Hyderabad Colloquium is designed as a high-impact platform focusing on advanced sensors and electronic warfare technologies. The objective is to move beyond traditional exhibitions and create a curation and selection platform to identify organisations contributing to Indigenous Design Authority.
BEL, BDL, HAL
Define integration standards and evaluate ready-to-integrate solutions.
High-frequency PCB, radar housing, and power modules.
Goal: Enter national defence supply chain.
AI/ML, Signal Processing, and Hardware-level security.
From prototypes to field-deployable systems.
Key focus areas where indigenous solutions are required:
Real-time suppression of non-threat environmental clutter in maritime radar returns.
Identification of multiple, low-RCS targets flying in close proximity.
On-the-fly algorithm adaptation to counter broadband intelligent jammers.
Efficient thermal management for high-density Gallium Nitride modules.
Precise timing and synchronisation for passive radar systems using non-cooperative emitters.
Investigating the use of quantum sensing for low-SNR target detection.
Hardening the communication interface between sensors and the central command unit.
Real-time steering of radar beams in contested electronic environments.
Developing compact Electronic Support Measures (ESM) for lightweight tactical drones.
Automated classification of unknown radar signals using neural networks.
High-speed data processing at the sensor head to reduce bandwidth requirements for backhaul.
Materials research for high-transparency radomes at Ka and Ku bands.
Gain direct access to a curated and vetted pipeline of indigenous technologies, ready for evaluation, adoption, and deployment in real-world defence environments
Unlock opportunities to modernise production lines, strengthen technical capabilities, and transition from conventional manufacturing to innovation-led growth
Connect with end-users and decision-makers through a structured pathway that moves beyond exhibition, enabling visibility, validation, and entry into the national defence ecosystem
Not just an exhibition — a pathway to defence adoption & funding.
Showcase directly to DRDO, DPSUs, and key government bodies.
High-potential innovations receive DRDO-backed support.
Top startups advance to BDTS 2027 national stage.
Validation, funding, and strategic partnerships.
Committee-based assessment covering strengths and gaps.
Startups selected from the Hyderabad Colloquium advance to BDTS 2027, where top innovations get visibility, funding, and deployment opportunities.