Abstract
Internally launched First Person View (FPV) drones now threaten air and strategic bases, previously considered as secure. Drawing on recent covert campaigns in Ukraine and Iran, this article analysis how low-cost, GPS-Independent FPVs and swarm tactics bypass perimetre defences, exploit intelligence gap and inflict disproportionate damage. It assesses threat vectors from China and Pakistan against India, examines vulnerabilities in detection, command and control, logistics and evaluates countermeasures including layered sensors, electronic warfare, directed-energy, kinetic interceptors and hardened infrastructure. The paper recommends integrated, intelligence-driven rear-area defence with regulatory, supply-chain and community measures to restore resilience of critical assets.
Keywords: Internally Launched FPV Drones, Asymmetric Drone Warfare, Counter-UAS Defence in Rear Areas, Airbase and Strategic Asset Protection, Hybrid Warfare, Rear-Area Security.
