Title: Pak used unarmed drones & loitering munitions: CDS Anil Chauhan
The recent conflict between India and Pakistan has been the subject of much debate and speculation, with both sides trading accusations and counter-accusations. However, in a recent statement, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan has shed some light on the nature of the conflict, revealing that Pakistan used unarmed drones and loitering munitions during the hostilities.
According to General Chauhan, the Pakistani military employed these types of weapons in an attempt to target Indian military assets and infrastructure. However, he pointed out that none of these attacks caused any significant damage to the Indian military or civil infrastructure.
In his statement, General Chauhan emphasized that most of the Pakistani drones and loitering munitions were neutralized through a combination of kinetic and non-kinetic means. Kinetic means refer to the use of weapons to destroy or disable the enemy, while non-kinetic means refer to the use of tactics such as cyber warfare or electronic warfare to disrupt or disable the enemy’s capabilities.
General Chauhan also revealed that some of the Pakistani drones and loitering munitions were recovered in almost intact condition, suggesting that they had not been able to inflict any significant damage before being neutralized.
The use of unarmed drones and loitering munitions by Pakistan is a significant development, as it highlights the country’s increasing reliance on unconventional and asymmetric warfare tactics. Loitering munitions are a type of weapon that can be used to attack enemy positions or assets, and are often used in conjunction with other types of weapons and tactics.
The use of drones and loitering munitions is also significant because it allows countries to attack enemy targets without putting their own troops at risk. This can be particularly useful for countries like Pakistan, which has a relatively small military compared to its neighbors.
The fact that Pakistan used unarmed drones and loitering munitions during the recent conflict is also a sign of the country’s increasing military capability and sophistication. In recent years, Pakistan has made significant investments in its military modernization program, and has acquired a range of new weapons and technologies.
The use of drones and loitering munitions is also a sign of the increasing role that these types of weapons are playing in modern warfare. In recent conflicts, drones and loitering munitions have been used by a range of countries, including the United States, Russia, and China.
In conclusion, the statement by Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan has shed some light on the nature of the recent conflict between India and Pakistan. The use of unarmed drones and loitering munitions by Pakistan highlights the country’s increasing reliance on unconventional and asymmetric warfare tactics, and its increasing military capability and sophistication.
It is clear that the use of drones and loitering munitions is a significant development in modern warfare, and one that will continue to play an important role in future conflicts. As countries continue to develop and deploy these types of weapons, it is likely that we will see even more sophisticated and complex uses of drones and loitering munitions in the years to come.
News source: https://x.com/ANI/status/1945332191258345508
