NewzVille Desk
The Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS) hosted a high-level seminar on “UAS Warfare with Special Focus on Counter-UAS” on 10 March 2025 in New Delhi. General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), delivered the keynote address, emphasizing the transformative impact of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) in modern warfare.
Gen Chauhan highlighted the key trends -celerity, robotics advancements, and AI-driven intelligence – that are exploited by UAS, making them highly disruptive. Referencing present day conflicts, he underscored how drones are reshaping warfare economics with low-cost, high-impact solutions.
CDS postulated the imperative to establish a common vocabulary and grammar on UAS / Drones / Uncrewed Systems by the Indian Armed Forces. Stressing doctrinal clarity in UAS classification, he outlined four generations of UAS and the need for developing holistic Counter-UAS systems. He also called for synergy between users, designers, and manufacturers, ensuring India’s self-reliant defence future.
Prominent military and strategic leaders, including Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani, Vice Chief of Army Staff, Air Marshal SP Dharkar, Vice Chief of Air Staff, Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti, Deputy Chief of Naval Staff and Lt Gen Vipul Shinghal, Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff chaired various discussions, further enriching the dialogue on future counter-drone strategies.
The seminar brought together distinguished experts from the Indian Armed Forces, strategic policymakers, industry leaders, and domain specialists to deliberate on the latest advancements in Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and evolving counter-UAS strategies.
It reinforced the importance of integrating indigenous technologies with strategic policy frameworks to strengthen national security. It included all the stakeholders such as BSF, ITBP, Coast Guard and Police. The accompanying exhibition showcased groundbreaking advancements in drone and counter-drone technologies, further solidifying India’s role as a leader in modern warfare capabilities.
