Archive · 10 Sep 2026
DRDO Chief Foresees Invisible Electronic Security Replacing Physical Fences
B K Das of India’s defence research agency said border security may change a lot in the next 10 years.
He thinks tall fences and other physical barriers may be replaced by electronic systems.
Satellites and space-based tools could help watch and protect important areas.
Computers, networks and artificial intelligence would also play a bigger role.
Controlling radio signals and bandwidth could help security systems work better.
Electronic countermeasures and counter-countermeasures may be used against competing systems.
Das said he is especially proud when soldiers trust equipment made in India.
These ideas were discussed at a security technology exhibition in New Delhi.
DRDO Director General B K Das predicted physical barriers could largely give way to electronic security within the next decade.
He highlighted spectrum dominance, satellites, space-based systems, networks and artificial intelligence as future security tools.
Das said electronic countermeasures and counter-countermeasures would become increasingly important in controlling spectrum and bandwidth.
He said his greatest satisfaction would come from seeing soldiers trust and use indigenous DRDO technology on the borders.
The three-day INDIA FENCE EXPO 2026 is showcasing fencing, surveillance, access-control, drone-detection and counter-drone technologies.
- Who
- B K Das, Director General of Electronics & Communication Systems at the Defence Research and Development Organisation, made the prediction.
- What
- He predicted a shift from physical perimeter barriers toward electronic, space-based and artificial-intelligence-driven security.
- When
- Das made the remarks on Thursday during the three-day INDIA FENCE EXPO 2026, held from September 10 to 12.
- Where
- The remarks were made at Yashobhoomi in Dwarka, New Delhi.
- Why
- He said future security would depend increasingly on spectrum dominance, satellites, networks, electronic countermeasures and artificial intelligence.
- Speaker
- Dr B K Das, Director General, Electronics & Communication Systems, DRDO
- Forecast
- Physical security could be replaced by largely electronic security within about 10 years
- Key technologies
- Satellites, space-based assets, networks and artificial intelligence
- Electronic warfare
- Electronic countermeasures and electronic counter-countermeasures
- Event
- Fourth edition of INDIA FENCE EXPO 2026
- Venue
- Yashobhoomi, Dwarka
- Event dates
- September 10–12