Indian Army Foils Pakistani Drone Intrusions Along LoC and IB

The Indian Army opened fire on multiple Pakistani drones attempting to intrude into Indian airspace along the Line of Control (LoC) and International Border (IB) in Jammu on January 11, 2026. The drones were detected in Samba, Rajouri, and Poonch districts, marking a fresh escalation in cross-border drone activity.
Security sources indicate that Pakistan is increasingly relying on drones as a low-cost warfare tool, testing India’s air defence systems while avoiding direct military confrontation. Many of the intruding drones are believed to be kamikaze (suicide) drones, designed to explode on impact.
India’s concerns are amplified by Turkey’s growing involvement in Pakistan’s drone program, including reports of a $900 million deal to set up drone assembly facilities in Pakistan. Earlier, during Operation Sindoor in May 2025, the Indian Army shot down a Turkish-made drone launched from Lahore, reportedly targeting an Indian Air Force base in Punjab.
India, however, retains a strong advantage. DRDO’s anti-drone systems have proven effective, and estimates suggest India operates three times more MALE drones and four times more overall drones than Pakistan — a gap expected to widen further.
Senior Indian Army officials have stated that Pakistan lacks the capability to fight India directly, adding that any future conflict would be multi-domain and not limited in scope.