Indian Army Conducts Exercise ‘Drone Kavach’ in Arunachal Pradesh

The Spear Corps under Eastern Command of the Indian Army conducted Exercise Drone Kavach in the forward areas of Eastern Arunachal Pradesh from September 25 to 28, 2025. The four-day exercise focused on next-generation drone warfare and counter-drone technologies, showcasing the Army’s combat preparedness in modern multi-domain battlefields.

Key Highlights of the Exercise

• Participants: Indian Army & Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP).
• Objective: Validate state-of-the-art drone technologies and counter-drone systems.

• Focus Areas:

1. Tactical manoeuvres and combat simulations.
2. Target acquisition and neutralisation.
3. Active/passive counter-drone measures.
4. Development of unit-level tactics and techniques.

The exercise provided valuable insights into drone warfare, enabling the Army to refine strategies for future battlefield scenarios.

Significance

• Represents a major step towards modernisation and technology absorption by the Indian Army.
• Enhances preparedness for drone-based combat and surveillance threats in sensitive border regions.
• Contributes to operational excellence and future warfighting doctrines.

Related Achievement: Mount Gorichen Expedition

Earlier, on September 19, 2025, soldiers of the Spear Corps successfully summited Mount Gorichen (6,488 m), the highest scalable peak in Arunachal Pradesh.

• Purpose: To foster adventure, resilience, and environmental preservation.
• Challenges: Harsh winds, icy ridges, thin oxygen levels.
• Outcome: Soldiers displayed discipline, endurance, and teamwork, reinforcing their spirit in extreme Himalayan terrain.