DefenceSunday, 14 June 2026·The Hindu - National
CISF trains 7,120 personnel in drone and counter-drone operations after Operation Sindoor
The CISF has trained 7,120 personnel in drone and counter-drone operations and is setting up dedicated training schools in three cities.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In 2026, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) said it had trained 7,120 personnel in drone and counter-drone operations, following the security lessons of Operation Sindoor and the rising UAV threat.
Key specifics
- The training was conducted in conjunction with the Indian Air Force (IAF).
- So far, 7,120 CISF personnel have been trained in piloting, aerial surveillance, mapping, and neutralisation of hostile drones.
- The CISF is establishing Drone Training Schools in Hyderabad, Bhilai, and Behror.
- The Ministry of Home Affairs has allocated ₹450 crore under Modernisation Plan-V for CISF training infrastructure.
- The CISF Fire Wing, with nearly 9,700 personnel across 23 States, responded to 2,889 fire incidents in 2025.
Exam lens
Question type: defence-security and organisation facts, key facts: CISF, IAF, 7,120 personnel, ₹450 crore, Hyderabad-Bhilai-Behror. TNPSC may ask which force is being trained for drone threats at critical installations.