SRINAGAR: At least nine incidents of drone intrusion were reported along the International Border (IB) in Jammu and Kashmir during 2025-26, according to the annual report of the Ministry of Defence (MoD).
The report, stated that a total of 863 drone intrusions were reported along the IB during the year, including nine incidents in J&K and 854 in Punjab and Rajasthan.
“Effective employment of own Spoofers and Jammers have significantly countered the drone threat. During this period, 237 drones were brought down by own forces along IB Sector (5 drones with War like Stores, 72 drones with narcotics and 161 drones without any payload),” the report reads.
The MoD report further stated that two AK-47 rifles, 75 pistols and 281.41 kg of contraband were recovered near the IB during the year, which were likely delivered through drone-assisted means.
“These activities signify greater attempts by adversary to employ drones for various nefarious activities viz. reconnaissance and smuggling of arms, ammunition and narcotics along IB Sector especially in Punjab,” the report reads. (KNO)
