WEBDESK: India’s army is testing new Bhopal drone killing weapons but this is not about defence. It is part of a larger, more dangerous plan.
At Bhopal Military Station, the Sudarshan Chakra Corps conducted a public demonstration of three counter drone systems. The systems showcased included Agni, a short-range hand-held device; Amber, a manportable system designed for short to medium range; and Ajeet, a manpack unit intended for short-range operations.
This high-profile Bhopal drone event is being projected as a step forward in technological capability but it carries far more serious implications.
The Indian Army claims it tested both “hard kill” and “soft kill” options. But behind the technical terms lies a far more worrying reality.
This event is the latest sign of India’s growing obsession with drone warfare. After the complete failure of Operation Sindoor, Modi’s government is rushing to rebuild its image through militarism. With domestic anger rising and international credibility falling, the regime now clings to technology as a new weapon of distraction and aggression. The Bhopal drone trials are just one piece of a larger strategy meant to reposition India as a drone-era war power, not a peace-seeking democracy.
Senior army officials, including Lt Gen Prit Pal Singh, praised the systems and encouraged wider adoption of such technology. But India’s real message was loud and clear: it is preparing for a new type of war.
This is not about protecting borders. It is about crossing them.
Drones allow India to strike quickly, secretly, and without taking responsibility. Under the guise of “modernisation”, India is laying the foundation for future cross-border misadventures particularly against Pakistan. History tells us that when the BJP faces political trouble at home, it turns to military aggression abroad.
The Bhopal drone drill, held amid rising internal instability, fits this familiar and dangerous pattern.
Now, with advanced drone systems in hand, India is building the tools to provoke, intrude, and escalate while hiding behind technology. The Bhopal drone show may have looked like innovation on the surface, but underneath it was a signal of future intent.
The international community must not be fooled. These trials are not about defence they are about dominance.
India’s growing investment in unmanned systems is a threat to regional stability. The so called success of the Bhopal drone demonstration is not a milestone in innovation. It is a warning.
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