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Indian Army's new 'Weapon' is a bird! How Eagles are being trained to take down drones | Explained

During the ongoing joint training exercise Yuddh Abhyas between India and the US in Uttarakhand’s Auli, the Indian Army showcased a unique sight - kite birds trained to prey on enemy drones. During the training, the Indian Army acted out a scenario in which they were able to locate and destroy enemy drones with the assistance of a dog and a kite. A kite that was trained to hunt and kill enemy drones was demonstrated.