Episode

The Strategic Use of Drones in Pakistan–India Irregular Warfare

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Insider: Short of War
Published
Mar 17, 2026
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1155
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Summary

This discussion explores the strategic pivot from manned airpower to deniable, unmanned force along the Line of Control. Our hosts compare the two divergent trajectories in the region: Pakistan’s ”improvisational” ecosystem utilizing Chinese and Turkish tech versus India’s pursuit of high-end, network-centric dominance through Israeli and U.S. platforms.