791 Drone Intrusions Along IB in 2025: Defence Ministry Reveals Counter-Measures

• A total of 791 drone intrusions were reported along the International Border in 2025, with 782 in Punjab/Rajasthan and 9 in J&K.
• Indian forces brought down 237 drones, including those carrying war-like stores and narcotics, effectively using spoofers and jammers.
• The security situation in J&K remains under control with reduced violence, despite Pakistan's attempts to activate Poonch-Rajouri for proxy war.
• Operation Sindoor on May 7 eliminated 100 terrorists after the Pahalgam attack, leading to precision missile strikes on terror camps in Pakistan/PoK.
• India is boosting defense capabilities with emergency procurement of drone/counter-drone tech and has domestically manufactured 819 drones.

Why It Matters: India faces significant drone threats on its borders but is actively countering them and enhancing defense.