The secret of India's success amid operating sindoor has many hidden variables. DRDO recently briefed about one of their indigenously developed air defence systems that played a huge role in Operation Sindoor's success amid India-pakistan tensions
Akashteer. Pic Credits. X/Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
The secret of India's success amid operating sindoor has many hidden variables. DRDO recently briefed us about one of the indigenously developed air defence systems that played a huge role in Operation Sindoor's success. Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) chief Samir V Kamat expressed confidence that India's indigenous air defence system named 'Akashteer' will surely draw international interest after being used with full effect.
He stated that "India's indigenously developed 'Akashteer' air defence system performed exceedingly well during 'Operation Sindoor."
Addressing more about this top-quality air defence system, he said that India had deployed the indigenously developed and fully automated "Akashteer" air defence system in critical areas and regions during the India-Pakistan tensions. The deployment of this system emerged as the invisible force of new war capabilities during Operation Sindoor. 'Akashteer' was launched against nine terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, as reported by PTI.
"Definitely, our air defence system has performed exceedingly well, and I am sure there will be interest from other countries, DRDO chief Kamat briefed PTI on Thursday evening.
DRDO Chief Samir V. Kamat also expressed optimism regarding the future of India's defence technology during a visit to Nagpur. On his visit to Nagpur, he toured facilities focused on manufacturing drones, missiles, and rockets, assuring that DRDO continues to excel in making some really high-quality indigenous defence armouries.
The DRDO chief further spoke about India's march for 'Atmanirbhar' (self-reliance) in the defence sector. He went on to say that, "while substantial advancements have been made, more work is necessary to become completely self-reliant." I think we have achieved a very significant level, but we still have some work to do. And I am sure in the coming years, we will become totally Atmanirbhar."
As per PTI, the fully automated 'Akashteer' system has been equipped with multiple advanced features that can be an asset for any country amid war-like situations. 'Akashteer', as told by DRDO, comes with detection, tracking, and engagement of enemy aircraft, drones, and missiles by integrating various radar systems, sensors, and communication technologies into a single, mobile, vehicle-based framework. All these capabilities of this air defence system make it easier to handle in hostile environments.
Responding to a question about whether conventional weapons will take a backseat in future conflicts as warfare shifts to domains where drones and signal jamming take centre stage, Kamat stated that future warfare will combine traditional equipment with emerging technologies such as drones and electronic warfare.
"Future warfare will be a combination of the traditional equipment as well as these new things... We have to be prepared for both," he said.
However, adding to his statements, Kamat also denied that robots will be replacing humans in warfare in the coming future and said, "There will be a day when that may happen but not in the near future."
To a question about the progress in the development of indigenous 5.5 generation stealth fighter aircraft, Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), Kamat said, "Our project for developing AMCA started last year, and we are hopeful that it will be completed by 2034, and then it should go into induction by 2035."
As per PTI, a full-scale model of the AMCA was unveiled at Aero India 2025 held in Bengaluru in February.
The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), which is a division of DRDO, has been actively working on cutting-edge technologies, including AI-powered pilots, net-centric warfare systems, integrated vehicle health management, and internal weapon bays to enhance India's defence and ensure that we do not have to depend on foreign armouries in the coming future.
(With PTI Inputs)
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