New Delhi/Pune, Feb 28 ,2025 : The ongoing Russia-Ukraine war has highlighted the shifting dynamics of modern warfare, where drones, precision-guided missiles, and electronic warfare play a crucial role in combat outcomes.
Acknowledging these evolving threats, the Indian Army, in partnership with the Centre for Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS), hosted a seminar in Pune titled “Air Defence in Contemporary Warfare: Insights and Future Readiness.”
The event gathered military officials, defence strategists, and policymakers to assess global conflict lessons and explore ways to enhance India’s air defence capabilities.
Experts evaluated Ukraine’s air defence systems—such as the S-300, Patriot, NASAMS, IRIS-T, and SAMP-T—which have significantly helped counter aerial attacks. Discussions also covered Russia’s advanced electronic warfare (EW) capabilities, which have effectively disrupted enemy drones and communication networks.
One key takeaway was the rise of fiber-controlled first-person-view (FPV) drones, which are diminishing the effectiveness of traditional electronic jamming measures.
The seminar emphasized the increasing deployment of drones and advanced aerial weaponry on modern battlefields. Today, drones are extensively used for surveillance, intelligence gathering, and precision strikes, leading to a fundamental shift in combat tactics.
With the proliferation of long-range missiles and hypersonic weapons, securing airspace has become more complex, demanding enhanced defence strategies. The seminar underscored the importance of bolstering India’s Ground-Based Air Defence (GBAD) Systems to counter these threats effectively.
Participants explored advanced anti-drone measures, advocating for multi-layered defence systems to detect and neutralize aerial threats at various ranges.
The importance of electronic warfare was highlighted, particularly in developing cutting-edge jamming and signal disruption technologies to counter hostile drones. Strengthening command-and-control frameworks for faster airspace monitoring and threat response was also identified as a critical priority.
Key insights for India included the necessity to integrate Counter-Unmanned Aerial System (C-UAS) capabilities into military operations. Experts emphasized the development of indigenous electronic warfare and jamming solutions to enhance air defence resilience. Additionally, the strategic role of drone swarms coordinating with infantry, artillery, and aviation units was noted as a game-changer in future conflicts.
Encouraging domestic defence innovation was seen as vital for ensuring long-term self-sufficiency in air defence solutions.
Under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, India is accelerating efforts to design and deploy advanced air defence and counter-drone technologies. The Army Design Bureau is actively collaborating with startups and defence firms to develop next-generation anti-drone systems, hybrid C-UAS solutions, and electromagnetic warfare capabilities.
The seminar served as a crucial platform for strategic discussions on modern air defence, integrating global conflict insights with cutting-edge military advancements. By focusing on self-reliant defence solutions and adapting to evolving warfare trends, India is strengthening its air defence network to meet future security challenges with superior technological capabilities.
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