In a first, Manipur soldier gets Shaurya Chakra for foiling drone attack

An army soldier received a gallantry medal for his actions against insurgents. Naib Subedar Shankar Ram was injured while returning fire and spotting a drone. This incident highlights the growing use of armed drones by non-state actors. Insurgents are rigging commercial drones with explosives for attacks. The armed forces are procuring anti-drone systems to counter this threat.