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Background
Overview
UPSC cares about the modernization of India's defence capabilities, the strategic implications of emerging technologies in national security, and how these technologies address contemporary geopolitical challenges and border management issues.
Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA), commonly known as drones, are uncrewed aircraft that can be controlled remotely or fly autonomously using pre-programmed flight plans. Their application in defence has revolutionized modern warfare by providing capabilities for surveillance, reconnaissance, target acquisition, and even combat operations, minimizing risk to human personnel.