In the first week of October, India will conduct a large-scale joint exercise named ‘Cold Start’ in the Central Sector to test existing drone and counter-drone systems.

Officials described it as the biggest such drill since Operation Sindoor , aimed at assessing the effectiveness and shortcomings of current air defence capabilities.

Confirming the development, a senior official said the upcoming exercise will focus on evaluating operational readiness against evolving aerial threats.

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Speaking at a conference on “Counter UAVs & Air Defence Systems – The Future of Modern Warfare” organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) in Delhi,

Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, Chief of Integrated Defence Staff, who was

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