Anti-Drone Technologies

The Government highlighted modernization of defence forces to achieve zero infiltration along India’s borders. The focus is on advanced technologies to address emerging threats such as drone incursions, cyber risks and terrain challenges.

Border Management & Technological Modernisation:

Dimension	Key Details
Land & Coastal Scale	India has a 15,106.7 km land border with seven nations and a coastline of 11,098.89 km
Administrative Framework	Department of Border Management under Ministry of Home Affairs operates on the One Border, One Force principle
Border Guarding Forces	BSF for Pakistan and Bangladesh; ITBP for China; SSB for Nepal and Bhutan; Assam Rifles for Myanmar
Emerging Threats	Includes drone incursions dropping narcotics and weapons, cyber attacks on surveillance systems, and electronic warfare
Terrain Challenges	Unfenced gaps in shifting eastern riverine borders and marshes of Gujarat
Smart Fencing System	Comprehensive Integrated Border Management System provides technological surveillance where physical fencing is not feasible
Example of Smart Fencing	BOLD-QIT deployed along the Bangladesh border
Anti-Drone Measures	Integration of jamming and detection technologies to counter aerial threats
Port-Level Initiative	V.O. Chidambaranar Port initiated installation of an advanced Anti-Drone System
Communication Systems	Secure satellite and digital communication networks with real-time command centres and AI-based analytics
Border Area Development	Vibrant Village Programme provides digital and physical connectivity in border villages