Archive · 22 Sep 2025
BSF Launches Drone Warfare School for Border Security
The BSF is setting up a special school to teach soldiers how to use drones.
These soldiers, called Drone Commandos, will learn how to fly drones, watch over areas, and even use them in combat.
The school is part of a plan to use drones more often, like a new weapon.
The BSF is also working with universities to build and improve drones.
This effort is inspired by the Russia-Ukraine war and aims to make border patrol and defense better.
BSF launched a Drone Warfare School in Tekanpur, Madhya Pradesh.
The school trains personnel in drone operation, surveillance, and combat.
The first batch consists of 47 'drone commandos'.
BSF is collaborating with IIT Delhi and IIT Kanpur on drone technology.
The initiative is part of a broader plan to integrate drones, influenced by recent conflicts.
- Who
- BSF personnel, including 'Drone Commandos' and 'Drone Warriors'.
- What
- Training in drone operation, surveillance, combat, and counter-UAV tactics.
- When
- First batch completed in five weeks; school inaugurated earlier this month.
- Where
- Drone Warfare School, Tekanpur, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- To integrate drones into BSF operations, following Operation Sindoor and influenced by the Russia-Ukraine war.
- Organization
- Border Security Force (BSF)
- Training Focus
- Drone operation and warfare
- School Name
- Drone Warfare School
- Location
- BSF Training Institute, Tekanpur
- First Batch
- 47 Drone Commandos
- Courses Offered
- Drone Commandos, Drone Warriors
- Collaborations
- IIT Delhi, IIT Kanpur
