Question 19Discuss implications for India's security architecture and state measures being taken. Also suggest other steps.GS3GS3
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) have become an integral aspect of modern conflict and warfare, employed by both state and non-state actors. Discuss its implications for India's security architecture and state the measures being taken to address them. Also suggest other steps to tackle the threats emanating from UAVs.
Introduction
UAVs also known as drones are devices which can be remotely controlled and work independently for various tasks.
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Main Body
UAVs also known as drones are devices which can be remotely controlled and work independently for various tasks. Integral aspect of conflict. Used by states: India - Pak conflictIndia attacked Pak radars with drones. Russia - UK ceasefire conflictOffsave obj, Spiderweb to target deep Persian infos. Israel - HamasIsrael used drones to target key leaders. Non-State: a) Terror outfit use it for weapon supply (eg Punjab border). b) Organised crime networks used for drug trafficking
Implications to India: (1) Russia organised-terrorist coordinationuse of drones for supply of weapons, funds & drugs by both (2) Border infraused to update for counter UAV architecture (3) Friendly bonds population as seen living off Sindoors (4) Need for upgradation of security architNew UAV command in IAF (5) Insurgencydrones used by NE militant north-east insurgents to carry out their activities (6) Difficult to trace & current radar system ill-equipped to handle low flying UAVs. Measures taken: (1) Anti-Drone System (eg Op Sundor saw use of indigenous Kapash system) (2) Separate command in army for tackling emerging UAV face (3) Empowering local bodies police (4) Punjab police with anti drone Security guns (5) UAVs in border security: a) Surveillance b) Standby Supply to army. More measures needed: (1) Develop UAV-fleet for operations readinesslearn from Iran & Turkey (2) Indigenous productionencourage defence startups like YudHa (3) Capacity building of army personnel, police (4) Coordination between armed forces & local police (5) InnovationSpend on R&D (Major-67 now)
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Topper
ASTHA JAIN
AIR 92025
Subject & Paper
GS3GS3
Topic
Internal Security
Non state actors and Technology
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
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academic/analytical
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