CISF signs MoU to enhance counter-drone skills of security personnel
The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has partnered with the Drone Federation of India to improve counter-drone capabilities at critical infrastructure sites. The initiative aims to enhance operational preparedness against aerial threats in sectors like aviation and nuclear power.
Why it matters
The proliferation of drone technology poses new security challenges for national infrastructure, necessitating advanced defense strategies.
The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has inked a pact with a non-government organisation to enhance the counter-drone capabilities of its personnel in securing vital installations under its security cover, especially in the aviation, nuclear and space domain.
A statement issued by the force on Friday (August 28, 2026) said the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Drone Federation of India (DFI) will "facilitate structured engagements with Indian drone startups and technology companies to support capacity building, applied research and operational preparedness".
The paramilitary force guards 370 units across the country, including those in the highly sensitive sectors such as aviation, nuclear power, space and oil refineries, among others, and it has been designated as the nodal agency to handle aerial threats at these installations.
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