Strategic Imperative: India's Path to Self-Reliance in Drone Warfare

In a significant address, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan underscored the growing importance of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) for India's defense strategy, amidst evolving global conflicts demonstrating the tactical advantages of drone technology.

Operation Sindoor served as a focal point for a workshop discussing the critical need for India to develop indigenous UAV technologies tailored to its unique military needs and terrain. The event highlighted India's strategic imperative for self-reliance in this domain to ensure tactical surprises and mission success.

The gathering, involving military strategists and defense experts, emphasized creating a roadmap for India to reduce dependence on foreign technology, thereby strengthening its defense capabilities and fostering innovation in unmanned systems.

(With inputs from agencies.)