Pak used unarmed drones & loitering munitions: CDS Anil Chauhan
In a recent statement, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan revealed that Pakistan had employed unarmed drones and loitering munitions during the conflict in May. Chauhan’s comments shed light on the type of weapons used by the Pakistani military and the effectiveness of the Indian military’s response to neutralize these threats.
According to Chauhan, none of the drones or loitering munitions used by Pakistan inflicted any damage to the Indian military or civil infrastructure. He emphasized that most of these weapons were neutralized through a combination of kinetic and non-kinetic means. Moreover, some of the drones were recovered in almost intact conditions, indicating that the Indian military’s efforts were successful in intercepting and destroying these threats.
The use of unarmed drones and loitering munitions by Pakistan is a concerning development, as it highlights the country’s willingness to engage in asymmetrical warfare. Loitering munitions, in particular, are a type of weapon that is designed to linger in the air for an extended period, waiting for a target to emerge. This allows the weapon to remain in a position of advantage, making it difficult for the target to evade detection and attack.
The Indian military has been working to develop countermeasures to address the threat posed by these types of weapons. In recent years, there have been reports of Indian forces using electronic warfare capabilities to disrupt the communication systems of enemy drones, as well as deploying anti-drone systems to intercept and destroy these threats.
Chauhan’s comments also highlight the importance of the Indian military’s efforts to develop its own unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) capabilities. In recent years, the Indian military has been working to develop its own UAVs, which are designed to provide reconnaissance and surveillance capabilities, as well as to engage targets.
The use of drones and loitering munitions by Pakistan is not a new development. In recent years, there have been numerous reports of Pakistani drones being used to target Indian military installations and civilians. However, Chauhan’s comments suggest that the Indian military has been successful in neutralizing these threats, at least in the recent conflict.
The conflict between India and Pakistan is a long-standing one, with tensions between the two countries dating back to the partition of British India in 1947. The conflict has been marked by numerous skirmishes and battles along the disputed border between the two countries, known as the Line of Control (LoC).
In recent years, the conflict has escalated, with both sides engaging in artillery duels and ground battles. The use of drones and loitering munitions by Pakistan is a new development in this conflict, and it highlights the need for the Indian military to remain vigilant and prepared to respond to these threats.
Chauhan’s comments also highlight the importance of the Indian military’s efforts to develop its own capabilities to counter the threats posed by drones and loitering munitions. This includes the development of anti-drone systems, as well as the use of electronic warfare capabilities to disrupt the communication systems of enemy drones.
In conclusion, the use of unarmed drones and loitering munitions by Pakistan during the recent conflict is a concerning development that highlights the need for the Indian military to remain vigilant and prepared to respond to these threats. Chauhan’s comments suggest that the Indian military has been successful in neutralizing these threats, but it is clear that the conflict between India and Pakistan is far from over.
