India Strengthens Drone Warfare Capabilities with Indigenous Tech & AI-Driven Defences
CDS Gen Anil Chauhan Stresses Urgent Need for Counter-UAS Strategy at CENJOWS Seminar
BNH NETWORK
New Dehi - The Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS) successfully hosted a high-level seminar on "UAS Warfare with Special Focus on Counter-UAS", bringing together top military strategists, industry leaders, and policymakers. Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen Anil Chauhan delivered the keynote address, emphasizing how Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) are transforming modern warfare and the urgent need for India to develop robust Counter-UAS capabilities.
Key Takeaways from the Seminar:
???? Drones Reshaping Modern Warfare – Gen Chauhan stressed how AI-driven, high-speed, low-cost drones are altering battlefield economics and the need for India’s military to adopt a standardized doctrine on UAS classification.
???? Strengthening India’s Border Security – The discussions highlighted increasing drone threats along India’s northern and western borders and the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), calling for advanced detection and neutralization systems.
???? Aatmanirbhar Bharat in Defence Tech – The seminar showcased India’s self-reliant advancements in drone and counter-drone technologies, with key contributions from Mahindra Defence, Adani Defence Systems, JSW UAV Ltd, Kepler Aerospace, and Shyam VNL Pvt Ltd.
???? National Counter-UAS Policy & Multi-Domain Warfare – Experts recommended a "Whole-of-Nation" approach to countering drone threats, including legal frameworks, electronic warfare enhancements, and AI-powered unmanned systems.
???? Collaboration Between Military & Industry – Senior leaders, including Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani (Vice Chief of Army Staff), Air Marshal SP Dharkar (Vice Chief of Air Staff), Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti (Deputy Chief of Naval Staff), and Lt Gen Vipul Shinghal (Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff), chaired discussions on future counter-drone strategies.
A Game-Changer for India’s Defence Preparedness
The seminar reinforced India’s commitment to integrating indigenous technologies with strategic defence policies, ensuring self-reliance in drone warfare capabilities. The exhibition showcased cutting-edge advancements in UAS and counter-UAS technologies, further solidifying India’s position as a global leader in modern warfare.
