US EditionWhat is Akashteer? India's own ‘Iron Dome’ of an air defence system that defeated Pakistani drones, missiles
- On May 8-9, India's Akashteer air defence system repelled coordinated Pakistani drone and missile attacks targeting 26 locations along the western border.
- These strikes followed India's Operation Sindoor, launched in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians, mostly tourists.
- Akashteer, jointly developed by DRDO, ISRO, and BEL, uses AI-driven satellite surveillance and autonomous drone swarms to intercept multiple airborne threats stealthily and rapidly.
- According to officials, Akashteer acts like India's 'Iron Dome' by seeing, deciding, and striking faster than any global system to prevent damage and friendly fire.
- The successful defence demonstrated India's growing reliance on indigenous technology and AI, while prompting additional S-400 system acquisitions to strengthen air defence capabilities.
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What is Akashteer, India's AI-powered Air Defence system that foiled Pakistan's drone and missile strikes?
India's Defence Air Systems foiled Pakistan's attempts to launch strikes on India amidst the recent tensions between the two neighbours, following the Pahalgam terror attack. India responded to the Pahalgam attack with Operation Sindoor, which killed over 100 terrorists at nine terror camps. Pakistan launched strikes in reply to Operation Sindoor on Indian military and civilian areas, however, those attempts were foiled by the Air Defence syste…
What is Akashteer? India's own ‘Iron Dome’ of an air defence system that defeated Pakistani drones, missiles
Probably the first operational AI war-cloud built entirely without any foreign components or satellite dependencies, Akashteer takes superiority over Pakistan’s air defence response. The air defence system provides a common, real-time air picture to all involved parties.
PM Modi Elaborates on S-400 Missile System’s Importance For India’s Air Defence: Why They Matter Now More Than Ever
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 13 praised the performance of the country’s Russian-supplied S-400 long range air defence systems, stating that a combination of advanced technology and capable personnel had helped the Indian Armed Forces hold their own against Pakistani forces in recent clashes. “Platforms like the S-400 have given unprecedented strength to the country,” the prime minister stated in an address to Army personnel while …
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