QUOTE (CounterPunch @ Nov 11 2009, 12:42 AM)

Surprisingly the said deal talks about providing the required tech to india to down the drones..does it mean that they currently dont have this ability ? so same goes for Pakistan i think..is it?
In general, UAVs can be divided into three segments- tactical UAVs, MALE(Medium Altitude Long Endurance) and HALE(High Altitude Long Endurance) and Others.
India and Pakistan both manufacture tactical UAVs.
India has an indigenous MALE under development, operates Israeli Heron MALE UAVs and is purchasing similar units off the shelf from Israel for current force projections.
I don't know about Pakistan's current and future MALE and HALE capability. Senior PDF members would be able to assist.