New Delhi: At least 10 of India’s busiest airports will get dedicated anti-drone systems by the end of 2026. These will include airports in the metro cities as well as those jointly operated by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and Indian Air Force (IAF).

India has learnt a lesson from Operation Sindoor, during which Pakistan sent thousands of drones towards Indian civilian infrastructure, including airports. While these drones were effectively destroyed by Indian security forces, authorities have now realised the threat from random attacks that could cripple operations for days. ADVERTISEMENT

Plans have already begun for Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, the country’s busiest, sources said. AAI got into the act after directives from the Union home and civil aviatio

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