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Guardians of the skies: India's air defence systems explained
Guardians of the skies: India's air defence systems explained

The Hindu

time12-06-2025

  • The Hindu

Guardians of the skies: India's air defence systems explained

India's skies are protected by one of the most sophisticated multi-layered air defence networks in the world. During Operation Sindoor, the Indian Air Force demonstrated its capability to intercept waves of enemy drones, cruise missiles, and kamikaze UAVs in real time. In this video, we break down India's air defence architecture—from long-range systems like the Russian S-400 and the indigenous Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) shield to the Akash SAM system, Israeli Spyder, and quick-reaction jammers. We also explain the role of IACCS (Integrated Air Command and Control System) and Akashteer in coordinating these assets across sectors. Watch till the end for a clear, simplified breakdown of how India protects its skies against modern aerial threats—and why this network is crucial in the age of drone warfare and hypersonic weapons. Presentation, editing and script: Aniket Singh Chauhan Video: Vishnoo Jotshi

Masterstroke by DRDO, develops missile shield that can destroy..., big worry for China, Pakistan, Bangladesh as India's BMD system can foil...
Masterstroke by DRDO, develops missile shield that can destroy..., big worry for China, Pakistan, Bangladesh as India's BMD system can foil...

India.com

time05-06-2025

  • Politics
  • India.com

Masterstroke by DRDO, develops missile shield that can destroy..., big worry for China, Pakistan, Bangladesh as India's BMD system can foil...

New Delhi: In a major development that promises to boost India's defense capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed a technology that can destroy enemy nuclear missiles in mid-air. According to the reports, India has developed an indigenous Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) system. This new technology will be able to neutralize missiles before they reach the ground, whether they are outside or within the atmosphere. If a nuclear missile is intercepted early, it eliminates the risk of radiation or a nuclear explosion. During Operation Sindoor, the Indian Armed Forces demonstrated the strength of its indigenously developed weapons and technology. In this operation, India used its own missile systems, radars, and anti-drone weapons to successfully thwart enemy missile and drone attacks. To recall, Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his address to the nation after 'Operation Sindoor' had said that India will no longer give importance to Pakistan's nuclear attack threats or blackmail. What is the BMD system? The Ballistic Missile Defence system is a multi-layered defence mechanism consisting of two main components. The first level is the Prithvi Air Defence (PAD). This missile can destroy enemy missiles at altitudes of 50–80 km. The second one is the Advanced Air Defence (AAD). This missile can intercept and destroy enemy missiles at an altitude of 30 km. Advantages of the BMD system Enhanced defence capability: The BMD system significantly strengthens India's defence posture. Deterrence: It forces the enemy to think twice before launching an attack. National security: The BMD system boosts the nation's security and territorial integrity. How does the BMD system work? The BMD system operates in multiple phases: Target detection: Radars and other sensors detect incoming enemy missiles. Target tracking and information: The Mission Control Centre receives the target information and prepares to launch the interceptor missile. Interceptor missile launch: The interceptor missile is launched towards the target. Target destruction: The interceptor missile neutralizes the incoming threat. The indigenously developed interceptor missile AD-1, under the country's Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) system, is capable of destroying enemy missiles with a range of 3,000 to 5,000 kilometers even in their terminal phase (final stage). This clearly means that if a ballistic missile is heading towards India, the AD-1 can neutralize it within the atmosphere—before it can touch the ground.

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