Dr. Sanket Kulkarni
The Russia-Ukraine war has provided interesting insights into the nature of drone warfare. The targets selected by each side for drone strikes included several civilian installations, critical infrastructure, and public areas with the intent to cause psychological pressure on the civilian population and cripple the other side’s war-fighting ability.
During the conflict between India and Pakistan in May 2025, it was reported in the media that Pakistan launched over 600 drones to target Indian cities and several military & civilian installations.While India emerged successful in warding off the drone threat, it needs to maintain continued vigilance against future unauthorized drone operations emanating from some of its acrimonious neighbours.
The delicate nature of South Asian geopolitics and the deepening military technology cooperation among India’s adversaries necessitate expanding the coverage of the anti-drone ecosystem, both within the country and at its borders.There is an urgent need to create a framework for the deployment of anti-drone systems in key civilian areas. Recently, the State of Louisiana in the United States has notified a law through which the local law enforcement units are empowered to mitigate rogue drone threats.
Operating Anti-Drone Units In Civilian Areas
Entities in both the public and private sectors have been quick to recognize the need for anti-drone systems in the country. Some private sector entities have also teamed up with domestic & foreign players for offering anti-drone solutions.However, the availability of appropriate anti-drone solutions is just one aspect. There is also a need to create capable human resources who are well-versed in understanding the dynamics of the larger air defence ecosystem and able to handle the complex nature of the anti-drone kill chain.
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