♦ Assam Rifles, in collaboration with IIIT Manipur, signed a Memorandum of Understanding at Mantripukhri on 19 August 2025 to promote drone technology for defence and security. 

♦ As part of the initiative, an Advanced Drone Training and Refresher Course was also launched for Assam Rifles personnel, covering drone flight operations, maintenance, and DGCA-certified training. 

♦ The programme aims to strengthen surveillance, reconnaissance, and logistics support capabilities.