Jindal Defence Unveils TITUS 100G: AI-Powered Hard-Kill System for 7.62mm and 12.7mm Threats

Jindal Defence has unveiled the TITUS 100G, an advanced AI-driven hard-kill protection system designed to intercept and neutralize threats with 7.62 mm and 12.7 mm caliber rounds. Unlike traditional active protection systems aimed at stopping anti-tank missiles or RPGs, TITUS 100G is specifically optimized to protect vehicles, forward operating bases, and static installations from high-speed small- and medium-calibre projectiles — such as heavy machine gun fire and armor-piercing bullets.

AI-Enabled Turret with Autonomous Response

The TITUS 100G integrates a rotating turret system equipped with advanced sensors and artificial intelligence to autonomously detect, track, classify, and engage threats in real time. This allows the system to respond within milliseconds — a critical advantage in close-quarter engagements where hostile fire can overwhelm traditional armor.

Key capabilities include:

• Calibre Neutralization: 7.62 mm and 12.7 mm rounds
• Operational Modes: Fully autonomous with manual override
• Target Identification: AI-based classification and friend/foe discrimination
• Safety Features: Geo-fencing to ensure firing within designated zones
• Platform Flexibility: Adaptable to armored vehicles, perimeter defense, and fixed installations

Focus on Small-Calibre Protection

Unlike global active protection systems such as Israel’s Trophy or Russia’s Afghanit — which counter anti-tank threats — TITUS 100G addresses a different battlefield requirement: shielding troops and light armored platforms from sustained small arms fire. This capability is particularly relevant for convoy security, base defense, and urban combat, where heavy machine guns and sniper fire remain persistent threats.

Strategic Significance

The system aligns with India’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) initiative, showcasing the growing role of private companies in indigenous defense innovation. TITUS 100G also introduces autonomous, AI-led protection to India’s defense ecosystem — a first for domestic systems targeting this threat class.

Defence analysts note that this represents a new layer of battlefield survivability, bridging the gap between passive armor and heavy active protection systems. By focusing on cost-effective, modular protection against prevalent threats, TITUS 100G fills a critical niche for both military and paramilitary applications.

Field Trials and Future Prospects

TITUS 100G is currently undergoing field evaluation trials with Indian paramilitary units, with potential interest from armored vehicle programs and international buyers seeking perimeter defense solutions. Its modular design allows integration into light armored vehicles, unmanned ground platforms, and fixed installations protecting critical infrastructure.

If adopted widely, TITUS 100G could become a cornerstone of India’s next-generation turret protection systems, offering rapid, intelligent countermeasures against the small-caliber threats dominating modern low-intensity conflicts.