Tonbo Imaging, a prominent defence technology company, has secured a contract from the Indian Navy to integrate a High Power Microwave (HPM) system under the ADITI 3.0 innovation framework. This contract marks a significant step towards enhancing directed-energy capabilities for naval operations, particularly in countering drone swarms and other asymmetric threats. The initiative is backed by the iDEX initiative and the Defence Innovation Organisation (DIO), which aim to promote indigenous technologies in defence. Tonbo Imaging will be responsible for the system integration and will supply multiple production units following successful development and validation of the technology. High Power Microwave systems are increasingly recognized as a strategic non-kinetic defence capability, capable of disrupting adversary electronics and sensors. Arvind Lakshmikumar, Managing Director and CEO of Tonbo Imaging, emphasized the company's commitment to indigenously developed technologies, noting their investment in core HPM components, including vacuum tube sources. These technologies are pivotal for generating the high peak power and energy levels necessary for effective operation, distinguishing them from less effective solid-state RF sources. This contract represents Tonbo Imaging's expansion into full-spectrum defence system integration, reflecting its evolution into a comprehensive defence technology systems company.