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United News of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- United News of India
Defence Ministry to host workshop on UAV & C-UAS indigenisation tomorrow
New Delhi, July 15 (UNI) In a significant push towards achieving India's self-reliance in defence technologies, the Defence Ministry through Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) and in collaboration with the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS), will host a workshop and exhibition on Indigenisation of Critical Components Currently Being Imported from Foreign OEMs in the Areas of UAV & C-UAS tomorrow at the Manekshaw Centre. The event comes in the backdrop of recent India-Pakistan hostilities, including Operation Sindoor, which highlighted the strategic importance and operational effectiveness of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS), a Defence Ministry statement said. These systems played a vital role in enhancing situational awareness, enabling precision targeting, and reducing risks to human personnel demonstrating the maturity, dependability, and value of India's indigenous defence technologies during real-time operations. Recognising the importance of reducing the dependency on OEMs for critical UAV and C-UAS components, the upcoming workshop-cum-exhibition aims to bring together all relevant stakeholders, including defence experts, policymakers, military leaders, scientists, and private industry to develop a strategic roadmap for indigenisation. The event is expected to serve as a catalyst for innovation, knowledge sharing, and long-term capability building in unmanned systems. Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan will be the chief guest while Chief of Integrated Defence Staff Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit will deliver the closing address, summarising the deliberations and presenting the expected outcome, a strategic policy document focused on the indigenisation of UAV and C-UAS systems and their critical subcomponents. The initiative aligns with India's vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat, aiming to bolster national security, enhance defence preparedness and transform India into a global hub for advanced military technologies. The workshop will feature talks by prominent experts, live demonstrations of indigenous technologies, and discussions on overcoming existing challenges in domestic production. UNI RBE PRS
Time of India
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
'Drone pakoras': Amid India-Pakistan tensions, Army veteran brings 'new snack' on the platter
Tensions may be soaring between India and Pakistan, but Lt Gen KJS Dhillon (Retd) took the heat down a notch with some light-hearted humour. #Operation Sindoor India responds to Pak's ceasefire violation; All that happened India-Pakistan ceasefire reactions: Who said what Punjab's hopes for normalcy dimmed by fresh violations On Sunday, Lt Gen KJS Dhillon (Retd) posted a cheeky comment on X (formerly Twitter), 'Drone pakoras. A new snack in air defence regiments . Jai Hind,' accompanied by a photo of pakoras shaped like drones. Pakistan has been using various types of drones, such as kamikaze and armed UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles), to try and breach Indian airspace. However, Indian forces have managed to stop these attacks effectively. Continue to video 5 5 Next Stay Playback speed 1x Normal Back 0.25x 0.5x 1x Normal 1.5x 2x 5 5 / Skip Ads by Kamikaze drones , also known as suicide drones, either explode on impact or self-destruct after dropping bombs. On the night of May 8–9, Pakistan launched drone attacks across the entire western border, targeting military areas. Wing Commander Vyomika Singh said at a press briefing that drone activity was noticed at 36 locations, stretching from Leh to Sir Creek. Around 300 to 400 drones were involved. Live Events Singh added that Indian forces used both physical and electronic methods to bring down many of these drones. While drone-shaped snacks might tickle your funny bone (and your taste buds), the real drones crossing into Indian territory are serious business. The Indian Army also issued a warning on Saturday, Pakistan's drone games are not only a military threat but are also endangering civilians and religious sites. The Defence Ministry told PTI, 'Our forces are watching. Don't test our patience, or our radar systems.' Inputs from PTI
