Itanagar, Sep 18: The Indian Army is fast-tracking the induction of drones and counter-drone systems, marking a significant leap in its modernisation drive. Units across formations have already operationalised unmanned platforms, while dedicated Drone Centres have been established at premier training academies including the Indian Military Academy (Dehradun), Infantry School (Mhow), and Officers Training Academy (Chennai).

Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi today visited one such facility at Likabali, Arunachal Pradesh, underscoring the Army’s resolve to embed drone operations as a standard capability for soldiers across all arms, Guwahati-based Defence PRO Lt Col Mahendra Rawat said.

Officials explained that the Army’s vision is captured in the concept of “Eagle in the Arm”

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