Eye on Pakistan & China: Anti-submarine Eurodrone spurs India’s layered maritime defence push

 The development of a new anti-submarine warfare drone, a joint venture between Japan and Europe, highlights the growing importance of unmanned platforms in maritime security. This development is particularly relevant for India, facing expanding submarine fleets from Pakistan and China. The article emphasizes persistent surveillance, manned-unmanned teaming with existing assets like P-8I aircraft, and cost-effective coverage as key takeaways for strengthening India’s naval defence capabilities. The development of a new anti-submarine warfare drone, a joint venture between Japan and Europe, highlights the growing importance of unmanned platforms in maritime security. This development is particularly relevant for India, facing expanding submarine fleets from Pakistan and China. The article emphasizes persistent surveillance, manned-unmanned teaming with existing assets like P-8I aircraft, and cost-effective coverage as key takeaways for strengthening India’s naval defence capabilities.