India’s indigenous AI-powered air defence system, Akashteer, has emerged as a game-changer in modern warfare, successfully neutralizing Pakistani drones, missiles, and UAVs during recent border conflicts. Developed by DRDO, ISRO, and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Akashteer is being hailed as India’s own ‘Iron Dome’, offering unmatched aerial defence capabilities.
Akashteer’s Role in Defeating Pakistani Air Attacks
During Operation Sindoor, Pakistan launched coordinated aerial strikes targeting 26 locations along India’s western border. However, Akashteer’s real-time AI-driven interception ensured that every inbound threat was neutralized, preventing significant damage.
Key Features of Akashteer
- AI-Powered Target Interception: Enables automated detection, tracking, and engagement of enemy aircraft, drones, and missiles.
- Multi-Layered Defence Integration: Works seamlessly with ISRO satellites, NAVIC GPS, and India’s Integrated Air Command and Control System (IACCS).
- Stealth Drone Tracking: Operates without active radar signatures, relying on satellite surveillance and AI-based decision-making.
- Battlefield Superiority: Outperformed Pakistan’s HQ-9 and HQ-16 air defence systems, which failed to detect and intercept Indian projectiles.
Makers Laud Akashteer’s Success
Officials from BEL described Akashteer as “a revolutionary leap in air defence technology”, emphasizing its ability to create an impenetrable shield over Indian airspace. Defence analysts have termed it “a seismic shift in warfare strategy”, positioning India as a global leader in autonomous air defence systems.
Geopolitical Impact & Future Deployment
With Akashteer proving its battlefield effectiveness, India is expected to expand its deployment across critical border regions. The system’s success has also caught the attention of global defence experts, with comparisons being drawn to Israel’s Iron Dome.
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