Question.
The use of unmanned aerial vehicles ( UAVs) by our adversaries across borders to ferry arms/ammunition, drugs, etc., is a serious threat to internal security. Comment on the measures being taken to tackle this threat.
(UPSC 2023 General Studies Paper 3 (Main) Exam, Answer in 150 words)
Answer.
Unmanned aerial vehicles ( UAVs) are commonly known as drones. It is an aircraft that carry no human or pilot, it is remotely operated.
The use of unmanned aerial vehicles ( UAVs) for illicit activities, such as smuggling arms, ammunition, and drugs, or engaging in espionage, poses a serious threat to internal security.
Unmanned aerial vehicles ( UAVs) have become significant tools for both military and non-state actors. Non-state actors use unmanned aerial vehicles ( UAVs) to cross border ferries of arms, ammunition, and drugs. These pose a serious threat to Internal Security in India:
Drug trafficking:
Pakistani terrorists use unmanned aerial vehicles ( UAVs) to ferry drugs to India side from Pakistan. These drugs pose a serious threat to internal security.
Arms and ammunition:
Pakistani terrorists transfer arms and ammunition to India through drones. They are also using drugs to drop explosives on India's side.
Surveillance:
Unmanned aerial vehicles ( UAVs) are a serious threat to bordering areas as terrorism uses them for surveillance of vehicles and movement.
Measures taken to tackle this threat:
Several measures are being taken to tackle the threat posed by unmanned aerial vehicles ( UAVs) in the context of internal security:
Drone rule 2021:
In 2021, the Government brought drone rule, which regulates the internal operation of drones in India, and it also promotes drone manufacturing in India.
Anti-Drone Systems:
Indian Army Aviation Corporation is responsible for the deployment of anti-drone technologies, including radio frequency ( RF) signal jammers, laser systems, and other counter-UAV technologies to detect and neutralize unauthorized drones.
DRDO and Hyderabad-based Grene Robitics are developing many indigenous anti-drone systems, that can detect, deter, and destroy the drone.
Training and Capacity Building:
Security personnel should be trained the handle potential UAV threats effectively.
In summary, the growing use of unmanned aerial vehicles ( UAVs) poses significant challenges to internal security around the world, including India. unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology continues to evolve, staying proactive in adapting anti-drone technology, and collaborating at national and international levels is crucial to ensuring internal security.
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