BSF Launches ‘Drone Commandos, Drone Warriors’ for Modern Warfare
Tekanpur, Madhya Pradesh (September 2025): The Border Security Force (BSF), responsible for guarding India’s borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh, has taken a major leap in modern warfare by establishing its first School of Drone Warfare at the officers’ training academy in Tekanpur. The institute was inaugurated by BSF Director General Daljit Singh Chawdhary on Tuesday.
The new initiative will train special units of “drone commandos” and “drone warriors” to counter emerging threats and enhance strategic capabilities. With a strength of about 2.65 lakh personnel, the BSF is raising its maiden drone squadron, a decision inspired by the lessons of Operation Sindoor, conducted against Pakistan in response to the Pahalgam terrorist attack.
A BSF spokesperson stated, “The School of Drone Warfare will provide specialized training to border guarding troops, preparing them to combat modern strategic challenges.”
The institute offers five specialized courses covering unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operations, anti-drone warfare, surveillance, and intelligence gathering. Facilities include simulators, live drone flying zones, night operation setups, payload integration labs, and tools for radio frequency (RF) jammers and kinetic interceptors. Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are also integrated into training.
During the inauguration, DG Chawdhary emphasized the strategic role of drones in modern conflicts, citing the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and India’s Operation Sindoor. He also highlighted the importance of First Person View (FPV) piloting, especially for kamikaze drones, and the need for proactive deployment in future warfare.
The BSF continues to face challenges from Chinese-made Pakistani drones that smuggle drugs, weapons, and ammunition across the western border daily. The force’s growing emphasis on drone technology reflects its adaptation to such persistent threats.
In August, during Independence Day celebrations, 18 BSF personnel were honored with gallantry medals for their bravery in Operation Sindoor, including two Vir Chakras awarded posthumously.
Guarding the 2,290-km India-Pakistan border, the 4,096-km India-Bangladesh front, and parts of the Line of Control (LoC), the BSF’s new drone warfare capability is expected to significantly enhance India’s border security.
With this initiative, the BSF not only prepares for future conflicts but also strengthens India’s defenses against cross-border terrorism, smuggling, and other unconventional threats.
