Archive · 1 Oct 2025
Army's 'Drone Kavach' Exercise Enhances Warfare Readiness
The Indian Army, specifically the Spear Corps, practiced using drones and defending against them in Arunachal Pradesh.
This was done in a four-day exercise called 'Drone Kavach'.
They tested new ways to find drones, stop them, and use drones effectively.
The goal is to get ready for the future of warfare.
Soldiers also climbed Mount Gorichen, the highest climbable peak in Arunachal Pradesh, to promote adventure and teamwork.
The Indian Army's 'Spear Corps' conducted 'Drone Kavach' in Arunachal Pradesh.
The exercise focused on drone warfare readiness and counter-drone strategies.
ITBP personnel also participated in the exercise.
Tactical maneuvers and combat scenarios were rehearsed.
The exercise aimed to refine the Army’s understanding of drone-based threats.
- Who
- The Army’s Spear Corps and ITBP personnel
- What
- Conducted the 'Drone Kavach' exercise
- When
- September 25-28
- Where
- Forward areas of eastern Arunachal Pradesh
- Why
- To enhance drone warfare preparedness and test counter-drone systems
Focus
Benefits
Drone Warfare
Focus
Military readiness and preparation.
Benefits
Improved future warfare capabilities.
- Exercise Name
- Drone Kavach
- Location
- Forward areas of eastern Arunachal Pradesh
- Dates
- September 25-28
- Participants
- Army’s Spear Corps, ITBP personnel
- Focus
- Drone warfare readiness
