September 22, 2025

The world of drone battles is buzzing with fast-paced changes. In June 2025, Chinese scientists showed off a mosquito-sized drone prototype, a game-changer for spying missions. Meanwhile, Ukraine shocked the world by using drones loaded with grenade attacks to target Russian troops. Reports say Ukraine even has a first-person-view drone that can carry a heavy 155mm artillery shell! Countries like Israel, Türkiye, and India are not far behind—they are busy designing drones armed with small guns to fight enemies directly. This new wave of drone warfare is changing battle rules but also creating big problems for defenders. Sadly, fighting back with counter-drone systems is moving slower compared to drone attack tech. For India, the call is clear: speed up homegrown procurement, build stronger skills, and improve teamwork between the army and civilian experts. Recently, Indian forces successfully stopped drone attacks from Pakistan. But this victory doesn’t mean India can relax. Pakistan will learn from its mistakes, so India must keep sharpening its defenses, research, and stay alert along its borders. A smart move would be linking up with global friends through partnerships like QUAD and I2U2. As Rajan Luthra wrote in Security Today magazine (May 2023), working together helps develop better counter-drone tools. Drone Helpline also stresses world cooperation, especially between militaries, to tackle these flying threats. India’s success in Operation Sindoor shows it’s ready to lead the game. Hosting multinational counter-drone exercises can bring new ideas and prepare for real threats. For example, the US teamed up with RAND Corporation in March 2025 for a tabletop exercise on stopping rogue drones. India can follow suit by inviting partners like Israel, France, the Gulf countries, Russia, and the US to share knowledge, strategies, and technology. Don’t forget, drone warfare causes chaos beyond just attacks—there can be fires, debris, and scared civilians. So, involving local governments, disaster teams, and border residents in drills can boost readiness and keep everyone calm. Including Indian drone makers and tech experts in these drills sparks innovation. It could lead to joint ventures and stronger defense products. Like the Autonomous Systems Industry Alliance with the US, such collaborations boost manufacturing and exports. All in all, India needs to turbocharge its drone defense efforts—boost local tech, train troops, work closely with partners globally, and keep learning from the ever-changing drone warfare battlefield. The skies may be small, but the fight to control them is huge!

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Tags: Drone warfare, Counter-drone, India, International collaboration, Military exercises, Defense technology,