22-05-2025
In Pics: The Air Defence System That Gave India Edge During Op Sindoor
India's Air Defence Systems proved their prowess at the height of the tensions with Pakistan during 'Operation Sindoor', intercepting numerous drones, missiles, micro UAVs, and loitering munitions, emerging as a globally actionable defence asset.
Here is a look at India's 'Guardians Of The Sky' that gave it edge during Operation Sindoor
India's integrated air defence system is an automated system integrates data from forces to combat aerial threats.
It includes systems operated by the Army, Navy and the Air Force, which was brought together under the Integrated Air Command and Control System.
This is followed by a second layer that includes to-a-point defence systems to protect specific areas or assets.
The fourth, for area-defence, are long-range SAMs fired from the Russian-made S-400 and the fighter jets.
