Sector Briefing · India
Defence & Security
751 startups mapped and 13,170 patents tagged in this sector; full briefing coming soon.
India has 751 defence & security startups mapped; 13,170 patent applications analysed, of which 2,162 are granted; 1,013 foreign filers are active in the sector.
- Startups:
- 751
- Patents:
- 13,170
- Granted:
- 2,162
- Foreign share:
- 14%
- Inventors:
- 43,986
- In opposition window:
- 602
Why this page exists — and how to read it
A one-page brief of this sector: its filing trend, the problems being worked on, the technologies in play, who files most, foreign interest, and a sample of the startups we've mapped to it. Each panel is a door — most drill into a fuller view.
- Investors
- Read the trend and foreign share first — momentum plus outside interest — then scan the roster for patent-backed startups.
- Founders & operators
- The problems list is a whitespace map: crowded themes are validated demand, thin ones are open ground.
- Corporate & R&D
- Top filers and technologies show who to benchmark and where the sector is consolidating.
- Policy & TTO
- The domestic-vs-foreign filing split signals where Indian players lead — and where outside applicants dominate.
751
Startups
13,170
Patents
2,162
Granted
1,013
Foreign filers
43,986
Inventors
Who's filing
Indian companies lead — institutes & foreign kept separate
- BLUEST METTLE SOLUTIONSIN · 182
- BHARAT ELECTRONICSIN · 111
- CHAIRMAN DEFENCE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION DRDOIN · 91
- HINDUSTAN AERONAUTICSIN · 91
- CHITKARA INNOVATION INCUBATOR FOUNDATIONIN · 61
- KONERU LAKSHMAIAH EDUCATION FOUNDATIONIN · 47
Educational institutes (6) — high filing volume, separate from company R&D
- LOVELY PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITYIN · 251
- CHITKARA UNIVERSITYIN · 241
- CHANDIGARH UNIVERSITYIN · 214
- VELLORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYIN · 199
- VELLORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY CHENNAIIN · 121
- SAVEETHA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL AND TECHNICAL SCIENCESIN · 117
Foreign applicants — 14% of filings
- QUALCOMMUS · 89
- MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSINGUS · 51
- THALESFR · 50
- SICPA HOLDINGCH · 37
- GOOGLEUS · 33
- SAMSUNG ELECTRONICSKR · 28
Filing trend
Chart starts at 2022 — earlier years reflect granted-only survivorship, not full filing volume.
View data
| Year | Domestic | Foreign | Granted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1182 | 432 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1867 | 415 | 24 |
| 2024 | 2311 | 395 | 656 |
| 2025 | 3036 | 384 | 354 |
| 2026 | 1692 | 132 | 451 |
Problems being solved
Patents mapped · click to see the filers
Technologies in play
Patents mapped
| Label | Patents |
|---|---|
| machine learning | 1,38411% |
| deep learning | 6805% |
| anomaly detection | 6235% |
| iot | 5314% |
| artificial intelligence | 4323% |
| edge computing | 3573% |
| facial recognition | 3423% |
| microcontroller | 3393% |
| blockchain | 3303% |
| computer vision | 3202% |
| gps tracking | 3122% |
| wireless communication | 2942% |
| gps | 2892% |
| cloud computing | 2332% |
| feature extraction | 2262% |
| convolutional neural networks | 2242% |
| sensor fusion | 2232% |
| image processing | 2202% |
| real-time monitoring | 1982% |
| biometric authentication | 1961% |
| encryption | 1881% |
| federated learning | 1841% |
| object detection | 1801% |
| raspberry pi | 1781% |
| autonomous navigation | 1721% |
| thermal imaging | 1561% |
| natural language processing | 1541% |
| reinforcement learning | 1501% |
| face recognition | 1471% |
| ultrasonic sensor | 1421% |
Foundational level
Click a level to see the filers
| Label | Patents |
|---|---|
| incremental | 9,97476% |
| substantial | 3,18824% |
| foundational | 70% |
| theoretical | 10% |
Maturity
Click a stage to see the filers
| Label | Patents |
|---|---|
| theoretical | 3,23525% |
| product | 2,78121% |
| prototype | 7,15454% |
Filing quality
Drafting quality of the sector's filings
| Label | Patents |
|---|---|
| high | 2,12616% |
| medium | 7,94860% |
| low | 2,91522% |
| junk | 1811% |
Where startups are mapped
| State | Startups mapped |
|---|---|
| Karnataka | 121 |
| Telangana | 107 |
| Maharashtra | 102 |
| Delhi | 90 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 69 |
| Tamil Nadu | 50 |
| Haryana | 47 |
| Gujarat | 35 |
| Kerala | 22 |
| West Bengal | 20 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 17 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 16 |
Startups · 15 of 751
Classified into Defence & Securityby their primary technology focus (shown under each name). IP chips count a company's total matched patents, designs and trademarks — across all sectors.
AITURING TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED
Aeronautics Aerospace & Defence
AI Turing Technologies is a startup deep-tech defence startup developing next-generation indigenous combat systems by fusing AI, robotics, electro-optics, and advanced munitions. Our R&D is focused on Remote Controlled Weapon Stations (RCWS), AI-driven Counter-UAS systems, electr
Pune
UNNAYAN DEFENCE TECHNOLOGIES LLP
Aeronautics Aerospace & Defence
UNNAYAN DEFENCE TECHNOLOGIES LLP is committed to produce cutting edge products that are cost effective. The company also planning to generate revenue in Licensing revenue model, where it intends to license its intellectual property.
Ranga Reddy
INNOGP TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED
Aeronautics Aerospace & Defence
InnoGP is an endeavour to Innovate, Invent and Create Engineering Systems that deliver True Value, Better Experience and optimise Resources of Users. InnoGP is created with an objective to Synergise Research, Technology & Product Development efforts with focus on Innovation. At
Bengaluru Urban
BIG BANG BOOM SOLUTIONS
Aeronautics Aerospace & Defence
We aim to develop materials, and technologies for the defence sector. India has traditionally been an importer of arms. With the recent Make in India initiative, some level of manufacturing has shifted to India; but Indian companies still do little in terms of fundamental researc
Chennai
INFINITY ARSENAL PRIVATE LIMITED
Aeronautics Aerospace & Defence
Infinity Arsenal Pvt. Ltd. captivates Technology Development for equipment and products in the Defence, Aerospace, and Electronic Warfare domain
Chennai
PETRASYS GLOBAL PRIVATE LIMITED
Security Solutions
Petrasys offers a vibrant fiber-optic sensor technology to safeguard territories against third party intrusion. The customized detection system is an extensive solution against unauthorized infiltration into open borders or private property. Petrasys is an innovative technology d
Palghar
PROYAVA INNOVATIONS PRIVATE LIMITED
Security Solutions
Cyber security specialised Deep Tech startup, with innovative cyber securty solution across the domain and standard driven test solution for IOT, Telecom, Automobile, enterprise solutions. GSMA NESAS, NCCS ITSAR, Security Assurance test solution, backed by behavioural based malwa
Mysuru
TEKSURVY PRIVATE LIMITED
Security Solutions
Teksurvy Private Limited primarily focused on integration and installation of security and surveillance systems for border security, perimeter intrusion detection of large complexes, linearly installed pipelines/cables etc, by combining and integrating Fiber Optic Distributed Aco
South West Delhi
Threye Interactive Pvt Ltd.
Aeronautics Aerospace & Defence
Threye Interactive Pvt. Ltd. is an Indian research and development-driven technology company specialising in advanced simulation, immersive training, and digital visualisation solutions for the Aerospace and Defence sector. The company develops high-fidelity, mission-focused syst
South West Delhi
Arjun R
defense hardware
I have worked for a period of four years as RESEARCH FELLOW, where I have designed hardware, firmware and software user interface of multichannel temperature control systems for strategically important requirements by armed forces.
Chennai
RA SIDE CHANNEL CYBER SECURITY PRIVATE LIMITED
Security Solutions
The entity 'Ra Side Channel Cyber Security Private Limited' aims on conducting research in the domain of side channel attacks on electronic devices. Side channel attack is one of the method to break the security of an encryption system by exploiting the information leaked from th
Lucknow
SUNLUX TECHNOVATIONS PRIVATE LIMITED
Technology Hardware
Sunlux Technovations is ISO 9015 Company providing Innovative Solutions to Indian Defence, Aerospace and Industrial Markets and generating value, saving foreign exchange by development and supply of Indigenous Equipment.
Bengaluru Urban
CIRUS DEFENCE PRIVATE LIMITED
Aeronautics Aerospace & Defence
CIRUS DEFENCE PRIVATE LIMITED specializes in designing and developing advanced military equipment and defense solutions. We integrate AI, robotics, IoT, and cybersecurity into unmanned systems, smart weapons, and tactical gear to enhance efficiency. Committed to excellence, we co
Gurugram
EVIGWAY TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED
IT Services
Evigway Technologies is an Indian company working in the Defense sector under the Military Intelligence & Advance IT solutions domain. We are dedicatedly working on certain highly classified projects for the specialized agencies and the security forces of the country.We provide
Gurugram
Adisan Systems Llp
Aeronautics Aerospace & Defence
M/s Adisan Systems LLP Private Limited is a startup which specialises in innovation & system integration was incorporated as a Limited Liability Partnership Company by a team of entrepreneurs from diverse background to take on the challenges provided by the rapid Modernisation of
Pune
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