Drones sighted along India-Pakistan border in J&K’s Poonch, Samba
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Why in news
Security forces reported sightings of Pakistani drones along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch and Samba districts of Jammu and Kashmir.
Background
Drones were observed near LoC posts in Poonch and the Ramgarh sector of Samba on a Thursday night. Indian Army personnel previously opened fire on suspected drones in the Rajouri district earlier in the week.
Facts for Prelims
- PlacePoonch and Samba are districts in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
- FactThe Line of Control (LoC) serves as the de facto border between India and Pakistan in Jammu and Kashmir.
- S&TAnti-unmanned aerial systems are utilized by security forces to counter drone activity.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the security challenges posed by the proliferation of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) along the Line of Control and suggest measures to mitigate these risks.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Technological asymmetry: Difficulty in detecting small, low-altitude drones using conventional radar systems
- Intelligence gap: Challenges in attributing drone activity to specific actors in real-time
- Policy trade-off: Balancing the need for high-tech surveillance with the risk of escalating cross-border tensions
Keywords: Unmanned Aerial Systems · Line of Control · Border Security · Asymmetric Warfare · Electronic Warfare
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