Smart drones silently scan enemy

The UAV gives the commanders a real-time picture of enemy deployment and movement. It is a tool to keep rumours and half-baked intelligence inputs from influencing crucial military decisions. 8216;8216;We have been sending out our UAVs for a real-time assessment of Pakistani deployment and troop, tank and convoy movement and locations,8217;8217; a source says.

Pakistan, of course, is doing the same. 8216;8216;We shot at and apparently destroyed one of Pakistan8217;s UAVs two months ago. Unfortunately, the UAV is so small that it is difficult to identify and hit in a matter of minutes. It flies high and is out of range of an infantry personal weapon rifle. Therefore, we have deployed Zulu guns anti-aircraft guns in areas where the UAV spottings have been high and also in areas where we expect them to send UAVs,8217;8217; a source adds.

In fact, for the new troops deployed at the borders, there are regular classes and updates to identify UAVs and knock them down. The UAVs are barely two meters in length and width. They are operated by remote control and have a tiny camera that takes pictures and transmits them real time to operators.

Another advantage of the UAV over a manned aircraft, according to an official, is that even if a UAV is shot down over enemy territory it does not constitute escalation of conflict since no life is lost.