NAVIGATING THE WAVES OF CHANGE: INDIA’S UNMANNED REVOLUTION IN NAVAL WARFARE

India has frequently grappled with significant delays in the procurement and development of essential vessels and key projects not just in the maritime domain but also for the Indian Army and Airforce. These delays, often attributed to political and geopolitical factors, have direct consequences for the Indian defence apparatus, ultimately posing a threat to national security.

The conflict in Ukraine has witnessed the rise of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) or drones as formidable military assets. Beyond traditional drones, a significant development occurred in late October 2022 when the Ukrainian navy executed a bold manoeuvre—launching an attack on Russia’s Black Sea Fleet headquarters in Sevastopol, Crimea, using seven Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs). Each USV, measuring 5.5 metres in length and boasting a gross weight of 1,000 kg, was armed with explosives and missiles. More such attacks took place later as well.

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