Southern Command Neutralises 70 Pakistani Drones, Including Armed Turkish Drone

Strategic Insights -

The Southern Command, in cooperation with the Indian Air Force, successfully neutralised approximately 70 Pakistani drones, including a Turkish-origin Songar armed drone, in Bhuj and Naliya in Gujarat and Rajasthan, respectively, during Operation Sindoor. Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Southern Command, recently visited the forward area units and interacted with the troops, appreciating their dedication, courage, and professionalism in effectively dominating the Rann and Creek Sector under Operation Sindoor. The army units under Golden Katar division and IAF units in the sector employ a range of air defence systems, including L-70 guns, Zu-23mm units, Schilka systems, and advanced counter-unmanned aerial system equipment to counter aerial threats.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Southern Command and Indian Air Force neutralised approximately 70 Pakistani drones, including a Turkish-origin Songar armed drone, in Bhuj and Naliya in Gujarat and Rajasthan, respectively, during Operation Sindoor.
  • Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Southern Command, toured forward area units and interacted with the troops, commending their bravery, and high morale in effectively dominating the Rann and Creek Sector.
  • The army units under Golden Katar division and IAF units in the sector are equipped with a range of air defence systems, including vintage technologies like L-70 guns, Zu-23mm units, Schilka systems, and advanced counter-unmanned aerial system equipment to address aerial threats.
  • The ground force has been trained in countermeasures to address aerial threats, including defusing the drones' battery, compromising their GPS systems, and changing their direction.
  • Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth specifically commended the Bald Eagle Brigade (75th Independent Infantry Brigade) in Bhuj for their dedication and professionalism in effectively dominating the area.
  • The twitter post by the Southern Command mentioned the troops' high morale and vigilant efforts in dominating the Rann and Creek Sector under Operation Sindoor.

Statistics:

  • Approximately 70 Pakistani drones were neutralised, including a Turkish-origin Songar armed drone, in Bhuj and Naliya.
  • The army units under Golden Katar division and IAF units in the sector employ a range of air defence systems, including 70 L-70 guns.
  • The ground force has been trained to defuse the drones' battery, compromising their GPS systems, and changing their direction.
  • The Bald Eagle Brigade (75th Independent Infantry Brigade) has demonstrated dedication and professionalism in dominating the area.

Sources:

  • Twitter post by Southern Command
  • Interview with Army sources