Counter-drone warfare systems represent one of the most consequential yet underappreciated shifts in modern military doctrine. What began a decade ago as niche technology has evolved into a full spectrum defense architecture that spans detection, classification, tracking, and neutralization. India's position is strategically critical. As a nation facing persistent drone threats from both state and non-state actors, India has begun developing indigenous solutions like Indrajaal and SkyOS™. Yet a fundamental strategic gap remains: India lacks an integrated, unified counter-drone architecture comparable to Israel's or the United States' layered systems.