Combating the drone menace: India needs to pick up pace with anti-drone measures

In the wake of the drone attack on the Indian Air Force station in Jammu and the fast evolving technology driving these devices, it is important for India to arm itself with effective and up to date anti-drone capabilities to safeguard its interests.

Low flying buzzing drones with little or no sound can be a nightmare for security forces as they are difficult to detect and can be tools to carry out destruction. This was most recently seen in the attack on the Indian Air Force Station in Jammu on June 27. A drone's ability to fly low makes it difficult to be caught by radars. Besides, it produces very little sound while operating, which adds to the stealth that makes its detection a challenge.