In the aftermath of Operation Sindoor, the Indian Army is moving swiftly to integrate unmanned aerial systems across its force structure. The shift reflects a fundamental transformation in operational doctrine; drones and counter-drone systems are no longer peripheral tools but are becoming core to how the Army trains, deploys, and fights.

At the heart of this transformation is the Army’s newly adopted “Eagle in the Arm” concept, a vision where every soldier is not only a rifleman but also a drone operator. According to senior officials, this approach is being operationalised with speed and scale, with dedicated drone units, counter-UAV systems, and specialised training centres now being rolled out across the country.

Drone Centres Established at Key Training Academies

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