The Indian Armed Forces successfully repelled multiple Pakistani offensive attempts between May 7 and 10, with the help of a well-coordinated, multi-layered Air Defence (AD) System. Also Read: NCERT Notes for UPSC, CDS, NDA, CAPF AC & AFCAT Written Exam
Key Air Defence Systems in India
Akash Missile System
Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) designed to counter multiple airborne threats using command guidance and phased array radar.
S-400 Triumf Missile System (Russia)
Boosts India's air defence with ability to detect and intercept:
1. Ballistic missiles, fighter jets, drones up to 400 km.
2. Also operated by China and Turkey.
Integrated Counter-UAS Grid
Deployed along sensitive borders to counter hostile UAVs.
1. Combines radar detection, electronic jamming, and kinetic interception for UAV defense.
Barak-8 Missile System (India-Israel)
Advanced SAM system for high-speed interception.
1. Enhances both naval and land-based air defence capabilities.
Other Prominent Global Air Defence Systems
Patriot Missile System (USA)
Widely deployed SAM system for missile and aerial threat interception.
1. Operated by U.S., Germany, Japan, Saudi Arabia.
Iron Dome (Israel)
Short-range missile interceptor, ideal for urban defense.
1. Highly effective against rockets and mortars.
THAAD – Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (USA)
Designed to intercept ballistic missiles during the terminal phase.
1. Deployed in the U.S., South Korea, Japan.
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