Skies of Uncertainty

The sub-continent has entered a perilous new era ~ one where unmanned drones, not just soldiers or missiles, are beginning to define the contours of conflict.

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~ one where unmanned drones, not just soldiers or missiles, are beginning to define the contours of conflict. The exchange of drone and missile attacks between India and Pakistan marks not just another chapter in their fraught history, but the dawn of an entirely different kind of warfare in the region. What we are witnessing is no longer about border skirmishes or covert cross-border raids. This is a technological inflection point where drones, loitering munitions, and remote surveillance platforms are not merely tools of war but instruments of political signaling and strategic posturing. Their use lowers the cost of engagement, both in human and political terms, and raises new questions about deterrence and escalation. For India, integrating drones into its military doctrine is a logical evolution. Precision strike capabilities, real-time surveillance, and reduced risk to pilots are compelling advantages in a region where conventional ai