Archive · 10 Jun 2025
Operation Sindoor: Drone Warfare in India and Law
Drones are changing how wars are fought.
Ukraine used drones in a large attack on Russia, while India used them for surveillance.
This article discusses how international laws about drones are applied.
It explains that India needs to create better systems to protect its airspace and set clear rules for drone use.
Drones are reshaping warfare, as seen in Ukraine and India.
International law frameworks like the UN Charter and IHL offer primary guidance.
Ukraine's Operation Spiderweb targeted Russian airbases.
India's Operation Sindoor used drones for surveillance and counter-UAV measures.
The article suggests India should modernize technology and legal frameworks.
- Who
- Abhinav Mehrotra and Dr. Biswanath Gupta
- What
- The use of drones in modern warfare and its legal implications.
- When
- June 10, 2025
- Where
- Ukraine, India
- Why
- To analyze the legality and implications of drone warfare.
Drone Warfare Regulation
Airspace Defense
Legal Framework
Drone Warfare Regulation
Drones are under-regulated in international law, lacking specific treaties.
Airspace Defense
India should develop a robust airspace defense architecture.
- Authors
- Abhinav Mehrotra and Dr. Biswanath Gupta
- Key Focus
- Drone warfare and international law
- Operations Highlighted
- Operation Spiderweb (Ukraine), Operation Sindoor (India)
- Legal Basis
- Article 51 of the UN Charter (self-defense)
- Indian Operation Focus
- Surveillance and targeting rogue UAVs
- Suggested Actions
- Modernize technology, integrate airspace monitoring, and establish legal rules
Sources
'Track all drone firms, declare no fly zones near...': Former army chief says entire country is now the battlefield
Ex ISRO chief warns: 'Hypersonic missiles extremely difficult to intercept, India needs hundreds of satellites'