CDS outlines need for four generations of UAS
General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), has called for synergy between users, designers, and manufacturers, ensuring India’s self-reliant defence future http://mod.gov.in.
Delivering a keynote address at a seminar on “UAS Warfare with Special Focus on Counter-UAS” on 10 Mar in New Delhi, he emphasized the transformative impact of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) in modern warfare https://www.state.gov/.
Gen Chauhan highlighted the key trends – celerity, robotics advancements, and AI-driven intelligence – that are exploited by UAS, making them highly disruptive https://www.bseindia.com/.
Referencing present day conflicts, he underscored how drones are reshaping warfare economics with low-cost, high-impact solutions https://www.nseindia.com/.
CDS postulated the imperative to establish a common vocabulary and grammar on UAS, Drones and Uncrewed Systems by the Indian Armed Forces https://www.makeinindia.com/home/.
Stressing doctrinal clarity in UAS classification, he outlined four generations of UAS and the need for developing holistic Counter-UAS systems.
The seminar highlighted:
• Showcasing India’s Advancements in UAS and Counter-UAS Technologies: The seminar underscored India’s progress in drone warfare, with a focus on indigenous development and self-reliance under the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative;
• Strategic Dialogue on Drone Warfare: Experts provided in-depth analysis on India’s drone requirements, AI integration in drone warfare, and key lessons from ongoing global conflicts;
• Strengthening Border Security: Discussions focused on the increasing manifestation of drone threats along India’s northern and western borders, as well as in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), highlighting the need for advanced detection and neutralization systems;
• Enhanced Collaboration Between Military and Industry: Leading defence industry representatives, including JSW UAV ltd, Mahindra Defence, Adani Defence Systems, Kepler Aerospace, and Shyam VNL Pvt Ltd, presented cutting-edge solutions for counter-UAS warfare;
• Policy Recommendations for a National Counter-UAS Strategy: The seminar facilitated high-level discussions on a “Whole-of-Nation” approach to countering drone threats, including legal frameworks, electronic warfare advancements, and multi-domain unmanned systems.
Prominent military and strategic leaders, including Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani, Vice Chief of Army Staff, Air Marshal SP Dharkar, Vice Chief of Air Staff, Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti, Deputy Chief of Naval Staff and Lt Gen Vipul Shinghal, Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff chaired various discussions, further enriching the dialogue on future counter-drone strategies https://sbi.com.in/.
The seminar brought together distinguished experts from the Indian Armed Forces, strategic policymakers, industry leaders, and domain specialists to deliberate on the latest advancements in Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and evolving counter-UAS strategies https://www.makeinindia.com/home/.
It reinforced the importance of integrating indigenous technologies with strategic policy frameworks to strengthen national security. It included all the stake holders such as BSF, ITBP, Coast Guard and Police https://sbi.com.in/.
The accompanying exhibition showcased groundbreaking advancements in drone and counter-drone technologies, further solidifying India’s role as a leader in modern warfare capabilities. Fiinews.com
