CDS Pushes For Unified National Strategy To Counter Drone Threats

India’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) has emphasized the urgent need for a unified national strategy to counter the growing threat posed by drones, particularly rogue unmanned aerial systems (UAS). This push comes amidst increasing concerns over the rapid evolution of drone technology and its misuse in areas ranging from military conflict to critical infrastructure sabotage.The Indian military is

March 11, 2025
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Turkish Drone Giant Clears Advanced Test Flight: Strategic Implications For India

Turkey’s drone giant, Baykar, has recently cleared an advanced test flight with its unmanned fighter jet, Kizilelma, marking a significant milestone in its development. This achievement holds strategic implications for India, particularly as neighbouring countries like Bangladesh and Pakistan continue to deploy Turkish-made Bayraktar drones along their borders with India.Baykar’s Kizilelma has

March 10, 2025
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BSF Recovers Drone On Punjab’s Tarn Taran Border

In a recent joint operation, the Punjab Police and the Border Security Force (BSF) successfully recovered a drone from a farming field in the Tarn Taran district. The recovered drone was identified as a DJI AIR 3S model, found adjacent to the village of Dal at approximately 7:01 PM.This operation is part of the ongoing crackdown on narco-drones, with the BSF deploying robust technical

March 10, 2025
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JAYEM Industries Coimbatore Developing FADEC Engine For TAPAS UAV

Video grab of the ground level engine test at JAYEM Inds: Courtesy: Manish Kumar JhaThe TAPAS UAV, developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and powered by a new indigenous engine from JAYEM Automotives, has recently undergone significant testing. The engine features a Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) system, which allows for fully automatic control

March 8, 2025
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Are DRDO’s Delays Hurting India’s Operational Readiness?

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has been instrumental in India’s pursuit of self-reliance in defence technology since its inception in 1958. Despite notable achievements such as the Agni and Prithvi missile systems and the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) TEJAS, DRDO has faced significant challenges due to frequent delays in delivering critical military platforms and

March 7, 2025
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