(AI generated)The Indian armed forces will test the capabilities of drones and counter-drone systems during an exercise organised by the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) in the first week of October. The exercise, named 'Cold Start', will take place in Madhya Pradesh from October 6-10, PTI reported, citing sources. Air Marshal Rakesh Sinha, Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (Operations) at HQ IDS, said the aim of the exercise is "to have an air defence system and Counter-UAS that is more robust". The announcement came during a conference in Delhi on air defence systems, themed "Counter UAVs & Air Defence Systems: The Future of Modern Warfare". The nation which masters the triangle of technology, strategy and adaptability will emerge as the true global power," Singh said.