‘Know Your Army’ Exhibition Showcases Indian Army’s Neutralisation of Pakistani YIHA‑III Drone During Operation Sindoor

Jaipur, January 2026: As part of the events being organized to mark the 78th Army Day, a four-day “Know Your Army” exhibition is being held at the Bhawani Niketan Education Society campus. The exhibition showcases the Indian Army’s modern equipment and weapons and highlights numerous stories of bravery and valour. One such account on display narrates the neutralisation of an enemy YIHA‑III drone by the Indian Army.

While citizens live safely in their homes, brave soldiers remain deployed on the borders, safeguarding the Tricolour day and night.

Immortal Tales of Valour and Sacrifice—
The history of the Indian Army is replete with stories of courage, heroism, and sacrifice. From 1947 to the present day, soldiers have displayed extraordinary bravery in every war and every operation.

A Blend of Modern Technology and Discipline—
Today, the Indian Army is equipped with modern weapons, cutting-edge technology, and world-class training. Above all, it is defined by its discipline, dedication, and unwavering loyalty to the nation.

Indian Army Downs YIHA‑III Drone—
During Operation “Sindoor,” the enemy extensively used YIHA‑III drones as part of its operation “Bunyan ul Marsoos.” On the morning of May 10, 2025, one such drone was spotted flying over the headquarters of the 80 Infantry Brigade and was successfully shot down by Indian Army units. The debris of the drone was recovered, including a 10-kilogram warhead found intact. Forensic examination revealed that the drone had taken off from Pakistan’s Sialkot region and had pre-fed coordinates targeting the headquarters of the 80 Infantry Brigade at Nowshera.

Notably, the YIHA‑III is a high-precision kamikaze drone jointly developed by Turkey and Pakistan, manufactured by Baykar and NASTP. It is fitted with a UMTAS anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) warhead housed in a tubular body. The drone is equipped with fixed tricycle landing gear, allowing it to be launched from a runway as well as via a catapult system. After launch, it can loiter in the air for extended periods, identify targets, and then attack through a direct vertical dive from above. With a strike range of approximately 200 kilometres and the capability to operate in swarm mode, the drone is considered highly lethal. Despite these capabilities, the Indian Army successfully neutralised it with ease.