Post-Operation Sindoor, Army tests new drone systems

Adapting to military tactics witnessed during Operation Sindoor, the Indian Army is now carrying out a five-day field trial on having a wider-option of drones and also trying out weapons that can counter the enemy drones.

Now, the Army is carrying a five-day trial at Babina Field Firing Ranges in Uttar Pradesh. The trials include systems that can counter drones, spoofing and jamming equipment, drones that can launch small ammunition over specified targets, loitering ammunition that can hover over a target for a specified period and strike at designated targets.

Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi witnessed the cutting-edge technology demonstrations of indigenous systems at Babina, the army said today. “These capabilities will significantly enhance operational efficiency, force protection and precision engagement across varied terrains,” the Army said.

The induction of this equipment is not a new move, but has gotten greater importance after Operation Sindoor. On the intervening night of May 8-9, Pakistan military carried out multiple violations of Indian air space along the entire International Border and Line of Control. Drone intrusions were attempted from Leh to Sir Creek in Gujarat at 36 locations with over 300-400 drones.

Indian Armed Forces brought down most of these drones using kinetic and non-kinetic means.

The Army had stated that attacks on Indian territory by Pakistan armed forces during the night (May 8-9) were “effectively repulsed and a befitting reply was given”.