India is capable to track and neutralize Bangladesh's Turkish Bayraktar TB2 drones easily, if they breach Indian airspace, says Defence Experts
The recent political upheaval in Bangladesh, marked by the ousting of Sheikh Hasina's government, has intensified security concerns in the region, particularly along the India-Bangladesh border. Amid this evolving situation, the deployment of Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 drones by Bangladesh near the border has placed Indian security forces on high alert.
While Bangladeshi authorities insist that the drones are being used solely for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) operations in a defensive capacity, their presence near the border has drawn scrutiny. Defence experts are confident that India possesses the technological and operational capability to detect, track, and neutralize any Bayraktar drone that strays into Indian airspace.
A senior defence official elaborated on the standard operating procedure (SoP) in such scenarios, explaining, "Under peacetime conditions, no aircraft—manned or unmanned—is allowed to operate within 10 kilometers of the border. Occasionally, aircraft unintentionally or intentionally cross into another nation's airspace. In such instances, a warning is issued over international communication frequencies, and fighter jets are scrambled to visually confirm the intrusion. If the aerial vehicle in question is an unmanned drone, it can be shot down immediately."
Recent reports suggest that Bangladesh's Bayraktar TB2 drones have been conducting flights near India's northeastern border states, including Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram. Although these operations have thus far stayed within Bangladeshi airspace, any incursion into Indian territory would warrant immediate retaliation from Indian forces, as per established rules of engagement.
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Turkish TB2 Bayraktar UAV |
India has demonstrated a firm approach to handling airspace violations in the past. In 2019, a Pakistani military drone was shot down by an Indian Air Force Sukhoi-30 fighter jet using an air-to-air missile. Indian forces have also intercepted other unauthorized drones and even detained a Georgian cargo aircraft that had entered restricted airspace without prior clearance.
India also has several of its short and medium-range sophisticated Air Defence systems deployed in the North Eastern theatre which include the indigenous Akash short-range air defence system, the Israeli SPYDER short-range quick reaction air defence system and the Indo-Israeli Medium Range Surface to Air Missile (MR-SAM) system, these are highly advanced air defence systems that can track and shoot down a variety of aerial threats including cruise missiles, short-range ballistic missiles, fighter jets, helicopters as well as UAVs. India has recently started deployment of the Akashteer system into the North Eastern sector, which includes the indigenous Akash air defence system into a fully automatic mode that can neutralize any type of aerial threat all on its own.
Despite the Bayraktar TB2's reputation as a versatile and effective drone—with a range of 300 kilometers and the ability to carry laser-guided munitions—it is not viewed as a substantial threat to India's advanced air defence network. India’s state-of-the-art radar systems are capable of detecting and tracking these drones, while its fighter aircraft and ground-based air defence systems are more than equipped to intercept and destroy them if necessary.
While the deployment of these drones raises concerns about escalating tensions, defence experts believe that India’s robust security measures and airspace monitoring capabilities leave no room for unauthorized intrusions.
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