We live in an age where drones are everywhere. In this episode, host Dev Goswami and defence expert Shiv Aroor delve into the world of UAVs or UAS, commonly known as drones. These unmanned air systems have played pivotal roles in global events, from the U.S. war on terror to conflicts in Ukraine, IsraelHamas, and AzerbaijanArmenia. Despite their ubiquitous presence, popular culture and mainstream defense writing lag in portraying the significance of these nonhuman aircraft. Why?

While India boasts a list of domestically manufactured drones, none are currently in service. The discussion delves into the reasons behind India's delayed adoption and the increasing involvement of private companies in the drone ecosystem.

The duo also contemplates the potential takeover of drones by AI, about the elimination of the human loop and the future of drone warfare. What gamechanging effects drones can have in military operations? What are the challenges faced by the military in drone usage, including concerns about proliferation and security threats from terrorists and nonstate actors. The ultimate question remains: Is drone warfare here to stay, and how will it shape the landscape of future conflicts?

Watch to find out!

Produced by Anna Priyadarshini

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Timestamps:

00:00—7:50–What exactly are drones? UAVs, UAS
7:50– 17:10–Why so little info on drones in defence writings?
17:10–31:08—Spying not just on sky, but land and water?
31:08– 49:27–Why has India missed the drone buzz; drone startup ecosystem.
49:27–57:38—Challenges in this new droneage
57:38–1:01:38–A ‘ridiculous’ depiction of a drone in URI?


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