Srinagar, Dec 01: The Border Security Force (BSF) is significantly expanding its drone warfare, surveillance and technology-driven operational capabilities across the Kashmir Frontier to tackle emerging security challenges along the Line of Control (LoC), Inspector General (IG) Ashok Yadav (IPS) said Monday.<\/p>\n
Speaking at the BSF\u2019s Annual Press Meet 2024\u201325 in Humhama on the occasion of the force\u2019s 61st Foundation Day, IG Yadav said modernisation is now \u201ca non-negotiable element\u201d in India\u2019s border defence strategy.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe future of border security will be decided by technology. Drone warfare, AI integration and night-surveillance superiority are our top priorities,\u201d he said, as per the news agency\u2014Kashmir News Observer (KNO).<\/p>\n
The IG also revealed that the BSF Drone Warfare School at the Academy in Gwalior is now operational and training personnel in \u201cdrone design, weaponisation, anti-drone jamming, AI analytics and reconnaissance tactics.\u201d<\/p>\n
He said drone forensics labs at Delhi and Amritsar have been established for technical training, research and rapid analysis of recovered drone parts used in cross-border smuggling or surveillance. \u201cWe are developing offensive and defensive drone capabilities simultaneously. Our teams are trained to intercept hostile drones, jam frequencies, and even use drones in tactical operations,\u201d Yadav added.<\/p>\n
The IG said while drone activity continues to be observed across the LoC, there have been \u2018no incursions\u2019 into Indian territory in recent months. \u201cDrones seen across the border are primarily reconnaissance or surveillance drones. We are monitoring every movement with upgraded night-vision and radar integration systems,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
He said the BSF\u2019s new surveillance devices, upgraded night-ops systems, and AI-assisted thermal imagers have strengthened the force\u2019s ability to detect infiltration or aerial movement even in difficult weather and terrain.<\/p>\n
IG Yadav further said BSF is implementing a digital transformation initiative, including advanced cyber threat response training under partnerships with NIELIT and DRDO and inducting new weapons and optical systems suited for high-altitude operations.<\/p>\n
He added that BSF\u2019s \u201cBhumi\u201d innovation program is collaborating with Indian startups to build indigenous tools for detecting tunnels, drones and communication jammers. \u201cWe are moving towards self-reliant, smart-border management where every jawan on the LoC has access to data, sensors and AI-led surveillance,\u201d Yadav said.<\/p>\n
The IG also announced deployment of Mahila Praharis (women personnel) at forward defence locations and chokepoints as part of the frontier\u2019s evolving strategy to intercept \u2018female couriers linked to narco-smuggling\u2019 and enhance community confidence among women in border villages.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur modernisation drive is not just about machines, it\u2019s about mindset, professionalism and inclusion,\u201d Yadav said, adding that the BSF remains \u201cbattle-ready and technologically forward\u201d for the coming decade. (KNO)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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