Hawking Defence

Hawking Defence Services (HDS) is a Chennai-based Indian defence technology and aerospace company focused on developing and manufacturing drone-based solutions for military organizations. Its stated approach emphasizes indigenous design, development and production in India, with technologies intended to support evolving defence needs. The company describes its solutions as customizable and highlights applications across defence and aerospace.

HDS’s portfolio includes anti-drone systems offering soft- and hard-kill options in wearable, fixed, convoy and critical-infrastructure configurations. It also develops long-endurance remotely piloted aircraft for military use, with a stated ceiling of 10,000 feet and payloads from 5 to 30 kilograms. Its in-house drone-swarm systems are designed for surveillance and attack missions, with drones communicating and coordinating decisions. Other offerings include micro-drones weighing under 800 grams, smart drone flares for area illumination, and the Infrascanner mobile scanner for detecting traumatic brain injury in battlefield and military settings. HDS also represents providers of amphibious aircraft and medical diagnostics.