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Hans India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Drones can shift tactical balance during war, says CDS
New Delhi: Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan on Wednesday said recent conflicts globally have demonstrated how drones can "shift tactical balance disproportionately", and asserted that self-reliance in UAVs and Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) is a "strategic imperative" for India. Gen Chauhan also said Operation Sindoor has shown why indigenously developed Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and C-UAS "built for our terrain and our needs are crucial". A day-long workshop on 'Indigenisation of Critical Components Currently Being Imported from Foreign OEMs in the Areas of UAV & C-UAS' is being hosted by Headquarters, Integrated Defence Staff, in collaboration with the think-tank Centre for Joint Warfare Studies. The event comes against the backdrop of recent India-Pakistan hostilities, including Operation Sindoor, which highlighted the strategic importance and operational effectiveness of UAVs and C-UAS, the Defence Ministry said on Tuesday. The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), in his keynote address at the inaugural session, said drones are proof of reality, and their widespread utility in recent conflicts demonstrates how drones can shift tactical balance disproportionately to their size or price. "Asymmetric drone warfare is making large platforms vulnerable and driving militaries to rethink the conceptual aspects of air doctrines, development of C-UAS and adaptive moves of engagement," he said. The CDS also said that during Operation Sindoor, Pakistan used unarmed drones and loiter munitions on May 10. But "none of them could actually inflict any damage to Indian military or civilian infrastructure", he said. "Most of them were neutralised through a combination of kinetic and non-kinetic means. Some of them could be recovered in almost intact conditions," Gen Chauhan said. The CDS emphasised that Operation Sindoor has "shown us as to why indigenously developed UAS and C-UAS built for our terrain and our needs are crucial". Underlying the ethos of Atmanirbharta, Gen Chauhan asserted that "we cannot rely on imported niche technologies that are crucial for our offensive and defensive missions; we must invest, build and safeguard ourselves". "Dependence on foreign technologies weakens our preparedness, limits our ability to scale up production, results in a shortfall of critical spares for sustenance and round-the-clock availability." Gen Chauhan cautioned that foreign weapons, sensors and their capabilities are known to all, and adversaries can "predict our tactics and doctrinal concepts" based on the capabilities of these systems. "But, if it developed on our own, then an element of surprise can be added, at least in initial encounters."
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Can't win today's warfare with yesterday's weapons, desi drone tech must: CDS General Anil Chauhan
Can't win today's warfare with yesterday's weapons, desi drone tech must: CDS General Anil Chauhan NEW DELHI: Stressing on acquiring the most advanced but indigenous defence technologies to have an upper hand over adversaries, chief of defence staff general Anil Chauhan said that 'in today's warfare, you cannot win with yesterday's weapon systems'. 'Today's warfare has to be fought with tomorrow's technology,' he said. The CDS advocated for accelerated development of homegrown drone technology and counter-UAS grids, cautioning that outdated technology cannot be relied upon in modern battlefields. In his address at an event held at the Manekshaw Centre in Delhi, CDS Chauhan also pointed out that during Operation Sindoor, Pakistan had used unarmed drones and loiter munitions on May 10 but 'none of them could actually inflict any damage to Indian military or civilian infrastructure, and most of them were neutralised through a combination of kinetic and non-kinetic means'. Laying stress on self-reliance in drone and UAV technology, he said, 'Our 'Operation Sindoor' has shown us why we must not depend on imported drone or counter-drone technology. Indigenous systems are critical. Foreign systems come with limitations — their specifications are widely known, allowing adversaries to anticipate tactics.' Gen Chauhan said recent conflicts globally have demonstrated how drones can 'shift tactical balance disproportionately'. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Đây có thể là thời điểm tốt nhất để giao dịch vàng trong 5 năm qua IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo Asserting that self-reliance in UAVs and Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) is a 'strategic imperative' for India, he said Operation Sindoor has shown why indigenously developed Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and C-UAS 'built for our terrain and our needs are crucial'. 'Asymmetric drone warfare is making large platforms vulnerable and driving militaries to rethink the conceptual aspects of air doctrines, development of C-UAS and adaptive moves of engagement,' he said. 'In the history of warfare, we have witnessed revolutionary changes — from heavy rifles to lighter, more sophisticated long-range weapons. But the biggest shift is the emergence of drones and unarmed aerial systems. Their utility has grown multifold — from basic surveillance tools to becoming effective force multipliers on the battlefield,' Gen Chauhan said. He explained that drones, despite being smaller and less aerodynamic, are reshaping conventional warfare. 'They are cheaper, harder to detect and yet sophisticated. This defies traditional military thinking,' he said. Operation Sindoor, he said, clearly demonstrated the need to secure lower airspace and develop integrated counter-UAV systems. His statement comes amid a global shift towards drone-dominated conflicts, like in the case of the Israel-Iran conflict and the Russia-Ukraine war, where hundreds of drones are being used for bombing strategic targets, individuals and even key installations.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Top news of the day: July 16, 2025
Supreme Court relaxes bail condition of Ashoka University professor, questions SIT line of probe The Supreme Court on Wednesday (July 16, 2025) relaxed the bail condition of Ashoka University professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad, saying he can write articles, opinions except on sub judice matter. On May 18, 2025, Mr. Mahmudabad was arrested by Haryana Police after two separate First Information Reports were registered against him at Sonipat's Rai Police Station over his social media posts in connection with Operation Sindoor. Mamata Banerjee leads protest march in Kolkata, warns BJP of 'dire political backlash' if it doesn't stop 'harassing' Bengali-speaking people West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee lashed out at the BJP-led Centre on Wednesday (July 16, 2025) for what, she called, its policy of harassing and mistreating Bengali-speaking people across the country and warned the saffron party of dire political consequences if it did not put an immediate stop to such actions. Ms. Banerjee also alleged that the ruling dispensation at the Centre was 'influencing the Election Commission of India' to achieve its political ambitions across States. Self-reliance in UAVs, counter-unmanned aerial systems strategic imperative for India: CDS Chauhan Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan on Wednesday (July 16, 2025) said recent conflicts globally have demonstrated how drones can 'shift tactical balance disproportionately', and asserted that self-reliance in UAVs and Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) is a 'strategic imperative' for India. In his address at an event held at Manekshaw Centre here, Gen Chauhan also said Operation Sindoor has shown why indigenously developed Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and C-UAS 'built for our terrain and our needs are crucial'. Repairs on U.K. fighter jet grounded in Kerala enter final stages, aircraft refuelled The maintenance work on the grounded F-35B fighter jet of the Royal Air Force, United Kingdom (UK), has entered the final stages in Kerala. The expert team of engineers from the U.K., which started attending to the aircraft at Thiruvananthapuram international airport on July 6, 2025, have refuelled the aircraft as part of inspecting the operational efficiency and mandatory safety checks. The aircraft also requires the clearance of the Ministry of External Affairs and the Ministry of Defence to fly back to its base station in the U.K. Parliament Monsoon Session: Government to introduce eight new Bills A Bill that seeks to preserve and protect geoheritage sites and geo-relics is among the eight new draft legislation the government plans to introduce in the Monsoon Session of Parliament beginning Monday (July 21, 2025). Among the Bills planned for the Monsoon Ssession are the National Sports Governance Bill, the Geoheritage Sites and Geo-relics (Preservation and Maintenance) Bill, the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill and the National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill. Congress OBC Advisory Council adopts Bengaluru Declaration, seeks national caste census The AICC OBC Advisory Council, chaired by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in Bengaluru on July 16, unanimously passed a Bengaluru Declaration, which demanded conducting a national-level caste census by the Census Commission of India. After two days of deliberations, Mr. Siddaramaiah said the meeting passed a resolution demanding a national-level caste census by the Census Commission of India, officially known as the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India (ORGI). Cabinet clears PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana with annual outlay of ₹24,000 crore The Cabinet on Wednesday (July 16, 2025) approved Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana for a period of six years, covering 100 districts with an annual outlay of ₹24,000 crore. The programme, announced in the Union Budget, will converge 36 existing schemes and increase adoption of crop diversification and sustainable agricultural practices. Supreme Court defers 'Udaipur Files' case hearing till July 21, awaits outcome of Centre's decision The Supreme Court on Wednesday (July 16, 2025) recorded its expectation that a panel formed by the Centre will review the certification of the movie 'Udaipur Files - Kanhaiya Lal Tailor Murder', under the Cinematograph Act 'immediately without the loss of any time'. A Bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi did not interfere, for the time being, with a July 10 decision of the Delhi High Court to freeze the release of the movie, which has been criticised for vilifying the Muslim community. Restore Jammu & Kashmir's statehood: Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge to PM Modi Ahead of the Monsoon session of Parliament, Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi jointly wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (July 16, 2025), urging the government to bring a legislation to grant full Statehood to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. They also requested that the government bring forward legislation to include the Union Territory of Ladakh under the Sixth Schedule to the Constitution. Rifiness Warjri becomes Meghalaya's youngest person to conquer Mt Everest, aims for seven summits From serving tea and noodles at a roadside stall to dreaming of summiting the highest peaks across all seven continents, Meghalaya's Rifiness Warjri is charting a path of grit and grace. The 20-year-old mountaineer recently etched her name in history as the youngest person from the state to conquer Mount Everest. But even with this extraordinary feat, Rifiness remains deeply rooted in her humble beginnings. In an interview with PTI, Rifiness stood proud, yet grounded, as she shared her dreams of scaling the tallest mountains on every continent. Israel bombs Syria Army headquarters after warning Damascus to leave Druze alone Israel said it bombed Syrian Army headquarters in Damascus on Wednesday (July 16, 2025) after warning the Islamist-led government to leave the Druze minority alone in its Sweida heartland where a monitor says sectarian clashes have killed nearly 250 people. Syrian government forces entered the majority-Druze city of Sweida on Tuesday (July 15, 2025) with the stated aim of overseeing a ceasefire agreed with Druze community leaders after clashes with local Bedouin tribes left more than 100 people dead. Kremlin says it is closely monitoring Western weapons supplies to Ukraine The Kremlin said that the supply of weapons to Ukraine by the West is high on agenda and that Kremlin is monitoring this issue thoroughly, Russian news agencies reported on Wednesday (July 16, 2025). The supplies of weapons to Ukraine is a business and some European countries will pay for the weapons, spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. Sunil Chhetri says ISL pause is concerning, India's football ecosystem is 'scared' Former captain and top striker Sunil Chhetri on Wednesday (July 16, 2025) said the current state of 'uncertainty' in Indian football is very concerning and the sport's ecosystem is 'worried, hurt, and scared' by the top-tier ISL being put on hold indefinitely. Chhetri, who turns up for Bengaluru FC in the league, said he has been inundated with phone calls and messages expressing apprehensions about the future of the sport in the country.
United News of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- United News of India
Indigenous defence capabilities crucial for national security: CDS Gen Chauhan
New Delhi, July 16 (UNI) Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan today underlined the strategic necessity of indigenous defence technologies, stating that self-reliance in critical systems is vital for India's operational readiness and national security. Speaking at the Workshop on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) indigenisation here, he emphasised that Operation Sindoor highlighted the critical need for C-UAS solution developed specifically for India's unique terrain and defence requirements. 'Operation Sindoor has shown us why indigenously developed counter-UAS systems, designed for our terrain and operational needs, are crucial. We cannot rely on imported niche technologies for our offensive and defensive missions,' he said. He said, 'Foreign weapons and sensors have known capabilities. Our adversaries can predict their operational parameters and can devise tactics to counter them. For example, the ranges of imported air-to-air missiles fitted on modern aircraft are known not just to us, but also to our enemies. They can stay out of range and exploit those limitations'. He said that in contrast, indigenous systems provide strategic advantages. 'So, when we design, make and innovate at home, we safeguard our secrets, cut our costs, retain that initiative to scale our production and maintain round the clock readiness,' the CDS stressed. He also reiterated Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, view that 'Atmanirbharta is not a choice, it is part of our duty'. The workshop was organised by Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) in collaboration with the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS). UNI RBE RKM
NDTV
2 days ago
- Politics
- NDTV
Op Sindoor Has Shown Why Indigenous Drones Are Crucial: Defence Chief
New Delhi: Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan on Wednesday said recent conflicts globally have demonstrated how drones can "shift tactical balance disproportionately", and asserted that self-reliance in UAVs and Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) is a "strategic imperative" for India. In his address at an event held at Manekshaw Centre here, Gen Chauhan also said Operation Sindoor has shown why indigenously developed Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and C-UAS "built for our terrain and our needs are crucial". A day-long workshop on 'Indigenisation of Critical Components Currently Being Imported from Foreign OEMs in the Areas of UAV & C-UAS' is being hosted by Headquarters, Integrated Defence Staff (HQ-IDS), in collaboration with the think-tank Centre for Joint Warfare Studies. The event comes against the backdrop of recent India-Pakistan hostilities, including Operation Sindoor, which highlighted the strategic importance and operational effectiveness of UAVs and C-UAS, the Defence Ministry said on Tuesday. The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), in his keynote address at the inaugural session, said drones are proof of reality, and their widespread utility in recent conflicts demonstrates how drones can shift tactical balance disproportionately to their size or price. "Asymmetric drone warfare is making large platforms vulnerable and driving militaries to rethink the conceptual aspects of air doctrines, development of C-UAS and adaptive moves of engagement," he said. The CDS also said that during Operation Sindoor, Pakistan used unarmed drones and loiter munitions on May 10. But "none of them could actually inflict any damage to Indian military or civilian infrastructure", he said. "Most of them were neutralised through a combination of kinetic and non-kinetic means. Some of them could be recovered in almost intact conditions," Gen Chauhan said. The CDS emphasised that Operation Sindoor has "shown us as to why indigenously developed UAS, C-UAS built for our terrain and our needs are crucial". Underlying the ethos of Atmanirbharta, Gen Chauhan asserted that "we cannot rely on imported niche technologies that are crucial for our offensive and defensive missions". "Dependence on foreign technologies weakens our preparedness, limits our ability to scale up production, results in a shortfall of critical spares for sustenance and round-the-clock availability," he added. Military leaders, defence experts, scientists, policymakers and private industry representatives have gathered here for the event, seeking to develop a "strategic roadmap" for indigenisation, with an overarching aim to reduce dependency on foreign companies for critical UAV and C-UAS components. "In the rapidly evolving landscape of non-contact warfare, UAVs have emerged as a transformative force. For a nation like India, self-reliance in UAVs and C-UAS technologies is not only a strategic imperative, but it is also about empowering India to chart its destiny, safeguard its interests and seize the opportunities of the future," the CDS wrote in his message for the workshop.
