Exercise Cold Start:
India will hold a mega tri-service drone drill ‘Cold Start’ in Madhya Pradesh in October 2025.It will be the largest joint exercise on drones and counter-drone systems since Operation Sindoor. It is a tri-service military exercise focused on testing drones and counter-drone systems. Designed to simulate aerial threats and defence responses in modern warfare. Host: To be conducted in Madhya Pradesh, in the first week of October 2025.
Aim:
To evaluate operational readiness against drones, UAVs, and aerial threats.
To identify gaps and enhance air defence capabilities.
To stay ahead of adversaries like Pakistan in counter-drone and jamming technologies.
