CISF trains over 7,000 personnel in counter-drone operations after Operation Sindoor
The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has trained over 7,000 personnel in drone and counter-drone operations a year after Operation Sindoor, an initiative launched amid the rising threat from Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). The training, conducted in conjunction with the Indian Air Force (IAF), equips CISF personnel to identify, disable, and counter hostile drones, covering piloting, aerial surveillance, and mapping. Dedicated Drone Training Schools are being established in Hyderabad, Bhilai, and Behror, with advanced academic programs in collaboration with IIT Kanpur and DIAT Pune. CISF also continues its role as a first responder for industrial disasters, successfully saving property worth ₹172.55 crore.
Key Points
- CISF has trained over 7,000 personnel in drone and counter-drone operations following Operation Sindoor.
- The training, in collaboration with the Indian Air Force, addresses the growing threat from Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs).
- Personnel are trained in piloting, aerial surveillance, mapping, and neutralizing hostile drones.
- Dedicated Drone Training Schools are being established in Hyderabad, Bhilai, and Behror, with academic partnerships.
- CISF also plays a crucial role in industrial disaster response, saving significant property value.
Exam Facts
- 7,120 CISF personnel trained in counter-drone operations.
- Operation Sindoor was a security initiative.
- Collaborating institutions: Indian Air Force (IAF), IIT Kanpur, Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT) Pune.
- CISF Fire Wing saved property worth ₹172.55 crore.
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