October 1, 2025

Get ready for some high-tech thrills from the Army’s 'Spear Corps'! From September 25 to 28, the Eastern Command amazed us with the exciting 'Drone Kavach' exercise in forward areas of eastern Arunachal Pradesh. A defence official said this event was all about showing the Army’s sharp combat skills for the next generation of drone warfare. Imagine smart drones buzzing in the sky with state-of-the-art tech! Not just the Army, but the brave Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) joined the action in tough forward zones, making the exercise even more powerful. During these four action-packed days, the teams dived deep into tactical moves and combat situations designed to prove the Army’s readiness for a modern, tech-filled battlefield. The official shared, "Tactics, techniques and procedures pertaining to target acquisition, active/passive counter drone measures and target neutralisation with assured success were rehearsed under simulated conditions." This means soldiers practiced spotting targets, stopping enemy drones, and closing in for the win — all in a controlled, pretend warzone. The exercise wasn’t just about flexing muscles — it was a brainy mission too. Valuable insights gained from these drills are helping the Army understand how future battles will look. The expert statement added, "The 'Drone Kavach' exercise represents a significant step in the Army's commitment towards modernisation, while striving for technology absorption to achieve operational excellence." That’s a fancy way of saying the Army is serious about grabbing new tech and getting ready to fight smarter and stronger than ever. The bottom line? The Indian Army is flying high and fast with drone technology, proving it’s ready to protect the borders with the coolest weapons of tomorrow. Keep watching this space, because the future of warfare is buzzing with drones and smart defense moves!

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