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India's S-400 defense systems intercepted Pakistani missiles. HARPY drones neutralized radars, escalating tensions.

India-Pakistan Tensions: S-400, Drones Used

Recent military actions see India's S-400 systems intercept Pakistani missiles and HARPY drones disable Pakistani radars, escalating regional tensions.

S-400 Roars, HARPY Strikes: India responds

India's S-400 systems intercepted Pakistani missiles, while HARPY drones neutralized Pakistani radars. Tensions surge as India counters cross-border threats.

Tensions Rise as S-400 Systems and HARPY Drones Used in India-Pakistan Exchange
In a significant escalation of hostilities, India's Russian-made S-400 defense systems successfully intercepted 15 missiles fired by Pakistan targeting Indian cities late last night and into the early hours of the morning, according to sources familiar with the situation. This high-stakes defense initiative was followed by the deployment of Israeli-manufactured HARPY drones, which were utilized to incapacitate Pakistani air defense radars, including strategic installations near Lahore.
Sources from the news agency ANI disclosed that the Indian Air Force engaged the S-400 missile systems to neutralize 'moving targets' that were headed towards Indian jurisdiction. These targets were effectively eliminated, ensuring no damage to Indian cities.
In a calculated countermeasure, India employed HARPY drones to disable Pakistan's air defense infrastructure. This deployment comes amidst reports of Pakistani forces allegedly targeting military installations across 15 northern and western Indian cities, spanning areas such as Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, and Gujarat.
Government officials have stated that the missile attacks were part of a broader Pakistani effort to strike at Indian military capabilities. However, Indian defenses thwarted these attempts, subsequently disabling Pakistani air defense systems in retaliation.
Authorities are now collecting debris from the downed drones and missiles. This material is expected to support India's longstanding claims that Pakistan is directly involved in fostering cross-border terrorism, providing both financial backing and military training to extremist elements.
The recent surge in conflict follows closely on the heels of Operation Sindoor, India's robust military response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 26 individuals, predominantly civilians. In this operation, Indian forces targeted nine terror bases located in Pakistan and Pakistani-administered Kashmir, reportedly neutralizing over 100 militants.&nbsp;
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh briefed opposition leaders on these developments, highlighting the strategic destruction of terror infrastructure.
HARPY Drones
HARPY drones, designed primarily for attacking radar systems, play a crucial role in Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses (SEAD). With a high-explosive payload, these drones can autonomously detect and destroy radiation-emitting targets, striking from diverse angles using both shallow and steep dive profiles. These assets are capable of conducting deep-strike missions, operating day and night for durations extending to nine hours.
S-400 Missile Defense System
The S-400, referred to by India as 'Sudharshan Chakra,' is capable of tracking incoming missiles from distances of up to 600 kilometers and intercepting them within a 400-kilometer range. An Indo-Russian agreement, valued at Rs 35,000 crore, secured five S-400 squadrons for India. Three of these squadrons have been delivered and are currently operational along the Pakistani and Chinese borders. However, the delivery of the remaining two squadrons has experienced delays due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, as noted by sources last year.
This exchange marks a new phase of heightened military readiness between the two neighboring nations, underscoring persistent regional tensions.

It's the first time for North Korean drones to enter South Korean airspace since 2017.

South Korea retaliates with warning shots after North Korea drones cross border

It's the first time for North Korean drones to enter South Korean airspace since 2017.

South Korea says it fired warning shots after North Korean drones violated the South's airspace.
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said several unmanned North Korean drones crossed the inter-Korean border and were detected in the South's territory on Monday.
It's the first time for North Korean drones to enter South Korean airspace since 2017.
Monday's incident came three days after South Korea said North Korea test-launched two short-range ballistic missiles in its latest weapons tests.
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In the southern city of Mykolaiv, overnight shelling destroyed a five-story apartment building as fighting continued along Ukraine's southern front.

Ukraine's Kyiv region struck by Iranian-made kamikaze drones: report

In the southern city of Mykolaiv, overnight shelling destroyed a five-story apartment building as fighting continued along Ukraine's southern front.

Ukraine's capital region was struck by Iranian-made kamikaze drones early on Thursday morning, sending rescue workers rushing to the scene as residents awoke to air raid sirens for the fourth morning in a row following Russia's massive, deadly assault across the country on Monday.
Kyiv regional governor Oleksiy Kuleba said the strike occurred in the area around the capital city. It was not yet clear if there were any casualties.
In the southern city of Mykolaiv, overnight shelling destroyed a five-story apartment building as fighting continued along Ukraine's southern front.
Mykolaiv Mayor Oleksandr Sienkovych said the building's top two floors were completely destroyed in a single strike and the rest of the building was left in rubble. It was not immediately clear if there were any casualties.
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A tear gas shell-dropping drone system has been developed by the BSF that can be used by police for controlling protesters and rioters, a senior officer of the border-guarding force said on Friday. 

BSF develops tear gas shells dropping drones for police, security forces

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The &ldquo;drone tear smoke launcher&rdquo; can be used for launching these shells from an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) or drone.
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A tear gas shell-dropping drone system has been developed by the Border Security Force (BSF) that can be used by police for controlling protesters and rioters, a senior officer of the border-guarding force said on Friday.
He said the &ldquo;drone tear smoke launcher&rdquo; can be used for launching these shells from an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) or drone and it &ldquo;will be a potential force multiplier for the security forces working in the law-and-order management domain&rdquo;.
A BSF spokesperson said the new system was tested recently at its famed tear smoke unit (TSU) in Tekanpur, Madhya Pradesh and this was informed at the annual governing body meeting of the special unit held in Delhi under the chairmanship of BSF Director General (DG) Pankaj Kumar Singh.
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The TSU was established under the BSF in 1976 and it develops and manufactures anti-riot tear smoke munitions for supply to both central and state police forces. The BSF is primarily deployed to guard the Indian borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh, besides playing a variety of roles in the country&rsquo;s internal security domain.
A video clip shared by the force showed at least six tear smoke shells placed tightly in a metal cage fixed under a hexacopter drone. The drone system drops the tear shells from the air at designated spots.
During the meeting, the BSF DG praised the TSU for bringing out a variety of non-lethal munitions for police and security forces as he said &ldquo;indigenous production of these items has reduced the country&rsquo;s dependence on foreign munitions&rdquo;.
The TSU also produces a variety of other lachrymatory munitions, flash-bang shells, impact munitions and customised products for special operations, the BSF spokesperson said.&nbsp;

Taiwan's military fired warning shots at drones from China flying over its outposts just off the Chinese coastline, underscoring heightened tensions and the self-ruled island's resolve to respond to new provocations. 

Taiwan forces fire at drones flying over island near China

Dadan, one of the islands where a drone was spotted, lies roughly 15 kilometres off the Chinese coast.

Taiwan's military fired warning shots at drones from China flying over its outposts just off the Chinese coastline, underscoring heightened tensions and the self-ruled island's resolve to respond to new provocations.
Taiwan's forces said in a statement that troops took the action on Tuesday after drones were found hovering over the Kinmen island group. Dadan, one of the islands where a drone was spotted, lies roughly 15 kilometres (9 miles) off the Chinese coast.
The statement Wednesday referred to the unmanned aerial vehicles as being of &ldquo;civilian use," but gave no other details.
It said the drones returned to the nearby Chinese city of Xiamen after the shots were fired. Taiwan previously fired only flares as warnings.
The incident comes amid heightened tensions after China fired missiles into the sea and sent planes and ships across the dividing line in the Taiwan Strait earlier this month.
It followed angry rhetoric from Beijing over a trip to Taiwan by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the highest-ranking US dignitary to visit the island in 25 years.
China claims Taiwan as its own territory and its recent actions have been viewed as a rehearsal of a possible blockade or invasion.
China's drills brought strong condemnation from Taiwan's chief ally, the US, along with fellow regional democracies such as Australia and Japan. Some of China's missiles early in August fell into nearby Japan's exclusive economic zone.
Taiwan maintains control over a range of islands in the Kinmen and Matsu groups in the Taiwan Strait, a relic of the effort by Chiang Kai-shek's Nationalists to maintain a foothold on the mainland after being driven out by Mao Zedong's Communists amid civil war in 1949.
Taiwan's Defense Ministry said China's actions failed to intimidate the island's 23 million people, saying they had only hardened support for the armed forces and the status quo of de-facto independence.
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Officials said anti-drone defences were being strengthened, part of a 12.9 per cent increase in the Defense Ministry's annual budget next year. The government is planning to spend an additional 47.5 billion New Taiwan dollars (USD 1.6 billion), for a total of 415.1 billion NTD (USD 13.8 billion) for the year.
The US is also reportedly preparing to approve a USD 1.1 billion defence package for Taiwan that would include anti-ship and air-to-air missiles to be used to repel potential Chinese invasion attempts.
Following the Chinese drills, the US sailed two warships through the Taiwan Strait, which China has sought to designate as its sovereign waters. Foreign delegations from the US, Japan and European nations have continued to arrive to lend Taipei diplomatic and economic support.
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey is currently visiting Taiwan to discuss the production of semiconductors, the critical chips that are used in everyday electronics and have become a battleground in the technology competition between the US and China.
Ducey is seeking to woo suppliers for the new USD 12 billion Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp. (TSMC) plant being built in his state.
The governor is also visiting tech powerhouse South Korea, and in a statement on his official website said his aim was to take these relationships to the next level - to strengthen them, expand them and ensure they remain mutually beneficial.&rdquo; Last week, the Indiana governor visited Taiwan on a similar mission.
Taiwanese Air Force pilots have also trained at Luke Air Force Base outside Phoenix for more than 25 years, an indication of continuing US support for Taiwan's defence despite the lack of formal diplomatic ties.
Taiwan produces more than half the global supply of high-end processor chips. China's firing of missiles during its exercises disrupted shipping and air traffic and highlighted the possibility that chip exports might be interrupted.
Reacting to Ducey's visit, China on Wednesday reaffirmed its opposition to any official contacts between the US and Taiwan.
That was a further reminder of the Communist Party's refusal to acknowledge the separation of powers within the US government and the right of American local officials to operate independently of the administration.
&ldquo;We urge the relevant parties in the US to ... stop any forms of official contacts with Taiwan, and refrain from sending wrong signals to the Taiwan independence forces," Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said at a daily briefing.
&ldquo;China will take strong measures to resolutely safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity," Zhao said.

The Centre on Thursday issued fresh norms for&nbsp; usage of drones.&nbsp;
Calling it a landmark moment, Prime Minister Modi said the new rules are based on the &lsquo;premise of trust and self-certification&rsquo;. He further added that the new drone rules will tremendously help start-ups and the youth working in this sector as well as open up new possibilities for innovation and business.
According to the new rules no security clearance is now required before any registration or licence issuance for the operation of drones. No remote pilot licence will be required for micro-drones for non-commercial use and nano-drones. Online registration of all drones will happen through the Digital Sky Platform.
Also, the fees for permissions to operate drones have been reduced to nominal levels.
Drone corridors will be developed for cargo deliveries and the coverage of drones under Drone Rules 2021 has increased from 300 kilograms to 500 kilograms to include drone-taxis too.
The interactive airspace map with green, yellow, and red zones will be displayed on the digital sky platform.
There will be no restriction on foreign ownership in Indian drone companies and the maximum penalty under Drone Rules, 2021 has been reduced to ₹ one lakh.
All drone training and examination to be carried out by an authorised drone school. Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) shall prescribe training requirements, oversee drone schools and provide pilot licences online.
The new rules are believed to have been designed to usher in an era of super-normal growth while balancing safety and security considerations.

'Landmark moment': Government issues fresh rules for drone usage

The Centre issued fresh norms for&nbsp; usage of drones. PM Modi&nbsp;says new drone rules will open up new possibilities for innovation and business

The Centre issued fresh norms for usage of drones.&nbsp;No security clearance is now required before any registration or licence issuance. PM Modi hails it as a landmark moment

The Centre on Thursday issued fresh norms for&nbsp; usage of drones.&nbsp;
Calling it a landmark moment, Prime Minister Modi said the new rules are based on the &lsquo;premise of trust and self-certification&rsquo;. He further added that the new drone rules will tremendously help start-ups and the youth working in this sector as well as open up new possibilities for innovation and business.
According to the new rules no security clearance is now required before any registration or licence issuance for the operation of drones. No remote pilot licence will be required for micro-drones for non-commercial use and nano-drones. Online registration of all drones will happen through the Digital Sky Platform.
Also, the fees for permissions to operate drones have been reduced to nominal levels.
Drone corridors will be developed for cargo deliveries and the coverage of drones under Drone Rules 2021 has increased from 300 kilograms to 500 kilograms to include drone-taxis too.
The interactive airspace map with green, yellow, and red zones will be displayed on the digital sky platform.
There will be no restriction on foreign ownership in Indian drone companies and the maximum penalty under Drone Rules, 2021 has been reduced to ₹ one lakh.
All drone training and examination to be carried out by an authorised drone school. Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) shall prescribe training requirements, oversee drone schools and provide pilot licences online.
The new rules are believed to have been designed to usher in an era of super-normal growth while balancing safety and security considerations.

For the first time ever, two Mi-17 1V helicopters of the Indian Air Force in Amrut formation will shower flower petals at the Red Fort soon after Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hoists the tricolour at the Independence Day celebrations in Delhi. The announcement was made by the Defence Ministry.
Meanwhile, a multi-layered security cover has been arranged to secure the Red Fort from where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation on the 75th Independence Day 2021.
Police has said, the security ring, including NSG snipers, elite SWAT commandos, kite catchers, canine units and sharpshooters on high-rise buildings, has been placed around the Red Fort.
Anti-drone systems have also been installed at the Red Fort in view of the recent terror attack at IAF station in Jammu airport.

Independence Day 2021: Mi-17 1V helicopters to shower flower petals after PM hoists flag

For the first time ever, two Mi-17 1V helicopters of the Indian Air Force in Amrut formation will shower flower petals at the Red Fort after PM hoists the tricolour&nbsp;

In a first, Mi-17 1V helicopters to shower flower petals in Red Fort
Flower petals to be showered after PM Modi&nbsp;hoists the tricolour on Aug 15
Mi017 1V helicopters to be in Amrut&nbsp;formation on Independence Day
Multi-layered security cover to secure Red Fort, security tightened
NSG&nbsp;snipers, SWAT, Kite catchers, canine unit and sharpshooters&nbsp;part of security
Anti-drone system installed at Red Fort in view of terror attack at IAF&nbsp;station

For the first time ever, two Mi-17 1V helicopters of the Indian Air Force in Amrut formation will shower flower petals at the Red Fort after PM hoists the tricolour&nbsp;

For the first time ever, two Mi-17 1V helicopters of the Indian Air Force in Amrut formation will shower flower petals at the Red Fort soon after Prime Minister Narendra Modi&nbsp;hoists the tricolour at the Independence Day celebrations in Delhi. The announcement was made by the Defence Ministry.
Meanwhile, a multi-layered security cover has been arranged to secure the Red Fort from where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation on the 75th Independence Day 2021.
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Police has said, the security ring, including NSG snipers, elite SWAT commandos, kite catchers, canine units and sharpshooters on high-rise buildings, has been placed around the Red Fort.
Anti-drone systems have also been installed at the Red Fort in view of the recent terror attack at IAF station in Jammu airport.

The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Thursday released draft drone guidelines, 2021, for public consultation before replacing the Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) rules issued in March this year. According to a report by the Hindustan Times, the policy was fine-tuned during a high-level meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi last month after the drone attack at the Jammu air force station.
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The new drone rules have abolished the previous requirement of certain criteria, like the unique authorization number, unique prototype identification number, import clearance, acceptance of existing drones, operator permits, authorization of R&amp;D organization, and others, according to the report.
The rules also reduced the number of forms from 25 to 6 and fees to nominal levels, irrespective of the size of the drone.
A digital sky platform, demarcated by green, yellow, and red zones, will be created as a business-friendly single-window online system with a minimal human interface.
No flight permission or pilot license will be required up to 400 feet in green zones.

Centre releases draft drone policy, here are the new rules for using drones

Centre is ready with draft drone policy weeks after Jammu air base attack, here are all the details you need to know on the rules proposed
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Centre releases draft drone policy weeks after Jammu air base attack: report

Centre ready with draft drone guidelines, weeks after Jammu IAF base attack The policy was fine-tuned during a meeting with PM Modi after Jammu attack New rules abolish earlier need for criteria, like the unique authorization number Need for drone's import clearance, operator permits not needed under new rules Rules reduced the number of forms from 25 to 6 and fees to nominal levels A digital sky platform, demarcated by green, yellow &amp; red zones, will be created No flight permission or pilot license will be needed up to 400 feet in green zones

The policy was fine-tuned during a high-level meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi last month after the drone attack at the Jammu air force station.

The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Thursday released draft drone guidelines, 2021, for public consultation before replacing the Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) rules issued in March this year. According to a report by the Hindustan Times, the policy was fine-tuned during a high-level meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi last month after the drone attack at the Jammu air force station.
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The new drone rules have abolished the previous requirement of certain criteria, like the unique authorization number, unique prototype identification number, import clearance, acceptance of existing drones, operator permits, authorization of R&amp;D organization, and others, according to the report.
The rules also reduced the number of forms from 25 to 6 and fees to nominal levels, irrespective of the size of the drone.
A digital sky platform, demarcated by green, yellow, and red zones, will be created as a business-friendly single-window online system with a minimal human interface.
No flight permission or pilot license will be required up to 400 feet in green zones.

Five drones were reportedly spotted on Thursday night in Jammu and Kashmir near vital army installations. Sources said that one drone was spotted in Samba district at around 8.15pm, following which multiple rounds were fired at it. Another drone was seen at around 8.05pm at Pansar in Kathua district.
Drones were also suspected to have been spotted at three other locations in Jammu &mdash; Amphala area, Kharian in Miran Sahib and Satwari, sources told News18.
This comes days after a drone blast at Jammu Air Force station, which injured two Indian Air Force personnel. The National Investigation Agency is currently investigating case. It has been suspected that the drones came from across the border.
Following the Jammu air base attack, the Centre had given the go-ahead to procure anti-drone technology. Border Security Force (BSF) and Central Industry Security Force (CISF) have been tasked with procuring the anti-drone systems.

Multiple drones spotted in J&K near vital Army installation; several rounds fired

Reports say multiple drones spotted near key military installations in Jammu and Kashmir, several&nbsp;rounds were fired at them

Multiple drones spotted in J&K near vital Army installation: reports

Five drones spotted on Thursday night in J&amp;K&nbsp;near army installations: report
Reports: one drone spotted in Samba district, which was fired at by forces
Another drone was seen 8.05pm at Pansar in Kathua district: reports
Drones also suspected at 3 areas in Jammu: Amphala,&nbsp;Kharian and Satwari
Drones spotted days after attack on IAF&nbsp;base, which injured 2 personnel
The Centre has given BSF&nbsp;and the&nbsp;CISF&nbsp;to procure anti-drone technology

Drones were spotted at Samba, Kathua, Amphala, Kharian and Satwari areas in Jammu, sources said.

Five drones were reportedly spotted on Thursday night in Jammu and Kashmir near vital army installations. Sources said that one drone was spotted in Samba district at around 8.15pm, following which multiple rounds were fired at it. Another drone was seen at around 8.05pm at Pansar in Kathua district.
Drones were also suspected to have been spotted at three other locations in Jammu &mdash; Amphala area, Kharian in Miran Sahib and Satwari, sources told News18.
This comes days after a drone blast at Jammu Air Force station, which injured two Indian Air Force personnel. The National Investigation Agency is currently investigating case. It has been suspected that the drones came from across the border.
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Following the Jammu air base attack, the Centre had given the go-ahead to procure anti-drone technology. Border Security Force (BSF) and Central Industry Security Force (CISF) have been tasked with procuring the anti-drone systems.

Amid heightened tension between India & Pakistan, MEA said a drone was spotted over the premises of the Indian High Commission in Islamabad on June 26

MEA says have taken up High Commission drone scare issue with Pakistan

Amid heightened tension between India &amp; Pakistan, MEA&nbsp;said a drone was spotted over the premises of the Indian High Commission in Islamabad&nbsp;on June 26

Drone seen over Indian high commission in Islamabad on June 26
MEA: expect Pakistan to probe breach of security &amp; stop recurrence
Drone sighting comes in the wake of heightened tensions
Spike in number of drones sighted following air force station explosions&nbsp;
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Amid heightened tension between India &amp; Pakistan, MEA&nbsp;said a drone was spotted over the premises of the Indian High Commission in Islamabad&nbsp;on June 26

A drone was spotted over the premises of the Indian High Commission in Pakistan's capital, Islamabad&nbsp;on June 26, the&nbsp;MEA said on Friday and added it has taken the matter up officially with the Govt of Pakistan. The MEA said it expects Pakistan to investigate the incident and prevent recurrence of such breach of security.
The news of drone sighting at the Indian High Commission in Islamabad comes in the wake of heightened tensions over a drone attack on J&amp;K air force station on Sunday.
India has registered a strong protest with Pakistan over the security breach.
Meanwhile, earlier on Friday, BSF had fired at a drone spotted near international border in Jammu.
Recently there has been a spike in number of drones sighted near the Pakistan border.

Leafing across the recent pages of history reveals a clear design from the militants based across the international border to use drones as a new weapon to disrupt peace especially after the abrogation of Article 370

Air Force Station attack: why drones are the new terror weapon amid rise in militancy in Jammu 

Was a drone-induced militant attack on the Indian Air Force station in Jammu in the offing?&nbsp;
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In first such terror attack using unmanned aerial vehicles, between 1.37 am and 1.42 am on Sunday, most reports say, two drone-laden explosives went off inside the high security area sending the defence establishment in to tizzy.&nbsp;
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With most reports saying that the stealth flying devices came from across the border, it is safe to presume that the drones travelled at least 14 kilometers without being spotted.&nbsp; Officials, however, said that possibility of the drone being controlled from India could not be ruled out.
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Officials of the anti-terror agency and the Jammu and Kashmir Police say that a clarity on where the drones had taken off and their flight path were yet to be reached.
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Almost 24 hours after the incident, two drones were spotted over the Ratnuchak-Kaluchak military area on the intervening night of Sunday and Monday after security forces who opened fire forcing the drones to fly away.
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But leafing across the recent pages of history, particularly in Jammu division, reveals a clear design from the militants based across the international border. Drone is a new weapon in the arson of militants seeking to disrupt peace especially after the abrogation of Article 370 and the terrain of the international border makes UAVs a potent one.&nbsp;
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Take a note of the following timeline.&nbsp;
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Eight days after the abrogation of Article 370, police found a crashed drone from a village in Punjab.&nbsp;
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Over a month later, interrogation of militants revealed that drones had dropped arms in Punjab in 8 sorties between September 9 and 16.
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In the next year&rsquo;s summer in Jammu, the BSF shot down a drone carrying payload of 5kgs including a sophisticated US-made M4 semi-automatic carbine and seven Chinese grenades on June 22.&nbsp;
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Two months late on September 19, the J&amp;K Police arrested three LeT militants who had come to pick up an arms consignment dropped by drones in Rajouri district.&nbsp;
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Two AK assault rifles, three magazines with 90 rounds and a pistol with two magazines and 14 rounds which had been dropped by a Pakistani drone was seized in Akhnoor three days later.&nbsp;
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A surveillance drone of Chinese make was shot down and seized by the Army on the Line of Control in Kupwara district on October 24, that year.&nbsp;
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There were three more arms recoveries in Jammu and Punjab&rsquo;s Gurdaspur and among them was the Border Security Force recovering 14 Improvised Explosive Devices with inbuilt magnets or what is called the sticky bomb used by the Taliban insurgents in Afghanistan.&nbsp;
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The matter of Pakistan using drones for surveillance and arms drop was even raised in Parliament earlier this year. Union Minister of State for Home G Kishan Reddy informed the Rajya Sabha that the govt was aware of such instances and has been taking various steps to meet such challenges.&nbsp;
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While it is clear that the use of drones has been on rise since the reading down of Article 370, it also coincides with what many is Jammu and Kashmir security circles say the rise of militancy in the Jammu division particularly the Muslim dominated regions.&nbsp;
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According to police data quoted by The Print its report, the J&amp;K Police arrested 25 people accused of working as overground workers to various militant organisations in 2020 in Jammu division. The figure for the same each year between 2015 and 2019 was not more than a dozen.&nbsp;
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Moreover, a total of 13 encounters took place in Jammu last year, the Print reported. In 2015, this number was at 20, after which it was 13, 7, 16, and 9 in the following years until 2019, respectively.
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With the use of drones becoming prevalent and the number of people joining militant ranks growing, a clear challenge lays ahead for the security forces in the region that has largely remained peaceful since the last decade.
Drones increasingly being used by militants in Jammu
Rise in use of drones for terror since Article 370 abrogation
Reports says there is a rise in militancy in Jammu
Drones pose a new challenge for force in Jammu
Arms dropped via drones on several occasion
Interrogation of militants reveals new strategy of militants

In first such terror attack using drones, two&nbsp;explosives went off inside the high security area on Sunday&nbsp;sending the defence establishment in to tizzy&nbsp;&nbsp;

Leafing across the recent pages of history reveals a clear design from the militants based across the international border to use drones as a new weapon to disrupt peace especially after the abrogation of Article 370

DJI has launched the Air 2S drone as a successor to the popular Mavic Air 2.

DJI Air 2S drone launched with 20MP 1-inch CMOS sensor

DJI has launched the Air 2S drone as a successor to the popular Mavic Air 2. The Air 2S gets a larger 20MP 1-inch CMOS sensor, capturing up to 5.4K video at up to 30fps and 4K at up to 60fps. With support for 8-bit, D-Log 10-bit and HLG 10-bit capture, the Air 2S sports the same 3,500mAh battery as the Mavic Air 2. The Air 2S is available to purchase for $999, and the Fly More combo costs $1,299.

A drone has captured surreal footage of a volcano, near Iceland's capital, spewing red lava from a 'dangerously' close distance.
It was captured by drone pilot Bjorn Steinbekk's , when he flew it too close to Fagradalsfjall through the eruption.
He then shared the footage on Facebook, where it took no time to go viral.
The volcano began erupting last week, for the first time in 800 years, reports suggest and fortunately has not put anyone in danger. As per Icelandic Meteorological Office, the lava is less than 1 square kilometre in size.

Surreal: drone flies close to erupting volcano near Reykjavik 

An Icelandic drone pilot managed to capture surreal footage of a volcano through its eruption

A drone has captured surreal footage of a volcano, near Iceland's capital, spewing red lava from a 'dangerously' close distance.
It was captured by drone pilot Bjorn Steinbekk's , when he flew it too close to Fagradalsfjall through the eruption.
He then shared the footage on Facebook, where it took no time to go viral.
The volcano began erupting last week, for the first time in 800 years, reports suggest and fortunately has not put anyone in danger. As per Icelandic Meteorological Office, the lava is less than 1 square kilometre in size.
Pronunciation of Fagradalsfjall-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pFLLwmc2oo
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A drone has captured surreal footage of a volcano, near Iceland's capital, spewing red lava from a 'dangerously' close distance.
It was captured by drone pilot Bjorn Steinbekk's, when he flew it too close to Fagradalsfjall through the eruption.
He then shared the footage on Facebook, where it took no time to go viral.
The volcano began erupting last week, for the first time in 800 years, reports suggest and fortunately has not put anyone in danger. As per Icelandic Meteorological Office, the lava is less than 1 square kilometre in size.

Saudi Arabia's most protected crude oil site was attacked by&nbsp;Yemen&rsquo;s Houthi rebels that fired drones and missiles.&nbsp;
The assaults&nbsp;on Saudi Aramco facility, the world&rsquo;s biggest offshore oil loading facility has&nbsp;sent oil prices above $70. The site attacked,&nbsp;Ras Tanura is the world&rsquo;s largest oil terminal, capable of exporting nearly 7% of oil demand&nbsp;
The&nbsp; rebel group fired 14 drones and eight ballistic missiles across the border but Saudi Arabia has confirmed there were no casualties or hit to oil production.&nbsp;
The attacks are the most serious against Saudi oil sites in nearly two years.&nbsp; In retaliation reports indicate Saudi-led military coalition conducted air raids on Houthi military targets in Sanaa&nbsp;.&nbsp;

Saudi Arabia crude oil site attacked by Yemen Rebels

Saudi Arabia's most protected crude oil site was attacked by&nbsp;Yemen&rsquo;s Houthi rebels that fired drones and missiles.&nbsp;
The assaults&nbsp;on Saudi Aramco facility, the world&rsquo;s biggest offshore oil loading facility has&nbsp;sent oil prices above $70. The site attacked,&nbsp;Ras Tanura is the world&rsquo;s largest oil terminal, capable of exporting nearly 7% of oil demand&nbsp;
The&nbsp; rebel group fired 14 drones and eight ballistic missiles across the border but Saudi Arabia has confirmed there were no casualties or hit to oil production.&nbsp;
The attacks are the most serious against Saudi oil sites in nearly two years.&nbsp; In retaliation reports indicate Saudi-led military coalition conducted air raids on Houthi military targets in Sanaa&nbsp;.&nbsp;

Saudi Arabia crude terminal attacked, oil prices surge

Saudi Arabia's most protected crude oil site was attacked by&nbsp;Yemen&rsquo;s Houthi rebels that fired drones and missiles.&nbsp;
The assaults&nbsp;on Saudi Aramco facility, the world&rsquo;s biggest offshore oil loading facility has&nbsp;sent oil prices above $70.
The&nbsp; rebel group fired 14 drones and eight ballistic missiles across the border but Saudi Arabia has confirmed there were no casualties or hit to oil production.&nbsp;
The attacks are the most serious against Saudi oil sites in nearly two years.&nbsp;
In retaliation reports indicate Saudi-led military coalition conducted air raids on Houthi military targets in Sanaa&nbsp;.&nbsp;

Saudi Arabia's most protected crude oil site was attacked by&nbsp;Yemen&rsquo;s Houthi rebels that fired drones and missiles.&nbsp;
The assaults&nbsp;on Saudi Aramco facility, the world&rsquo;s biggest offshore oil loading facility has&nbsp;sent oil prices above $70. The site attacked,&nbsp;Ras Tanura is the world&rsquo;s largest oil terminal, capable of exporting nearly 7% of oil demand&nbsp;
The&nbsp; rebel group fired 14 drones and eight ballistic missiles across the border but Saudi Arabia has confirmed there were no casualties or hit to oil production.&nbsp;
The attacks are the most serious against Saudi oil sites in nearly two years.&nbsp; In retaliation reports indicate Saudi-led military coalition conducted air raids on Houthi military targets in Sanaa&nbsp;.&nbsp;

Pakistan is very effectively using drones for surveillance and smuggling arms, explosives and narcotics across the border, BSF Director General Rakesh Asthana said on Wednesday. In 2019, there were 167 recorded sightings of drones on the Western front. In 2020, there were 77 sightings of drones on this front," he said at a seminar organised by FICCI at Aero India 2021 exhibition. Asthana added that there have been instances of dropping of arms, ammunition, explosives and narcotics through the drones, particularly in Punjab and Jammu sectors. "As per intelligence inputs, the Pakistan Army is looking for mini or small UAVs which can stay for several hours in the air to monitor the borders with a preferable range of 150 kms," he added.
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Pakistan effectively using drones for smuggling, surveillance: BSF DG

Pakistan is very effectively using drones for surveillance and smuggling arms, explosives and narcotics across the border, BSF Director General Rakesh Asthana said on Wednesday

Pakistan is very effectively using drones for surveillance and smuggling arms, explosives and narcotics across the border, BSF Director General Rakesh Asthana said on Wednesday. In 2019, there were 167 recorded sightings of drones on the Western front. In 2020, there were 77 sightings of drones on this front," he said at a seminar organised by FICCI at Aero India 2021 exhibition. Asthana added that there have been instances of dropping of arms, ammunition, explosives and narcotics through the drones, particularly in Punjab and Jammu sectors.

Pakistan is very effectively using drones for surveillance and smuggling arms, explosives and narcotics across the border, BSF Director General Rakesh Asthana said on Wednesday. In 2019, there were 167 recorded sightings of drones on the Western front. In 2020, there were 77 sightings of drones on this front," he said at a seminar organised by FICCI at Aero India 2021 exhibition. Asthana added that there have been instances of dropping of arms, ammunition, explosives and narcotics through the drones, particularly in Punjab and Jammu sectors. "As per intelligence inputs, the Pakistan Army is looking for mini or small UAVs which can stay for several hours in the air to monitor the borders with a preferable range of 150 kms," he added.
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Sony  has unveiled the Airpeak Aircraft at CES2021 as part of its drone project in the area of AI robotics.

CES 2021: Sony showcases Airpeak Drone for video professionals

Sony &nbsp;has unveiled the Airpeak Aircraft at CES2021 as part of its drone project in the area of AI robotics.

Sony has unveiled the Airpeak Aircraft at CES2021 as part of its drone project in the area of AI robotics. According to the Japanese tech giant, first phase of this project, will focus on launching a new business targeted for professional photography and video production in the spring of 2021. The payload of the drone can be equipped with an Alpha&nbsp;mirrorless camera to capture high quality, full frame aerial photography and video.
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Sony announces Airpeak Drone at CES 2021
 Targeted towards professional photography and video production
 The drone can be equipped with a Sony Alpha mirrorless camera

Sony has unveiled the Airpeak Aircraft at CES2021 as part of its drone project in the area of AI robotics. According to the Japanese tech giant, first phase of this project, will focus on launching a new business targeted for professional photography and video production in the spring of 2021. The payload of the drone can be equipped with an Alpha&nbsp;mirrorless camera to capture high quality, full frame aerial photography and video.

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