Indian Army to Monitor Low-Altitude Airspace Along Borders
The Indian Army has been assigned the responsibility of monitoring low-altitude airspace along India’s borders with China and Pakistan to strengthen surveillance against emerging aerial threats. The move is aimed at improving detection and response to drones, unmanned aerial vehicles, and other low-flying objects increasingly used for surveillance and infiltration.
New Surveillance Framework
Under the new framework, the Army will monitor airspace up to around 3 kilometres in height and extending up to about 35 kilometres from the border. Dedicated air command and control centres are being established to track aerial activity, coordinate counter-drone measures, and support friendly drone operations in sensitive border areas.
Coordination With Other Forces
Officials said the Army will work closely with the Indian Air Force and other security agencies to ensure seamless coordination and avoid overlap in airspace management. The expanded role reflects lessons learned from recent incidents involving cross-border drone activity and evolving security challenges along both the northern and western fronts.
The development is part of a broader push to modernise border surveillance and enhance India’s preparedness against low-cost, high-impact aerial threats.
