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13 hours ago
- Politics
- NDTV
"BrahMos Was Primary Offensive Weapon": DRDO Chief On Op Sindoor
Pune: India's Operation Sindoor that destroyed terror infrastructure and military assets deep inside Pakistan was a declaration of the country's ability to defend itself using homegrown technology, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) chairman Samir Kamat said today. Mr Kamat highlighted not just the courage of soldiers but also the technological backbone that supported them. The DRDO chief's comments at the 4th convocation ceremony of Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT) in Pune came hours after Air Chief Marshal AP Singh said the Indian Air Force (IAF) shot down five Pakistani fighter jets and a large aircraft during Operation Sindoor, describing it as the largest-ever recorded surface-to-air kill by India. "Operation Sindoor was more than a mission. It was a declaration of India's ability to stand tall through self-reliance, strategic foresight, and indigenous technological strength. It was a statement to the world that India has the capability to protect its borders through homegrown technology," Mr Kamat said. India's BrahMos had struck several targets in Pakistan successfully, demonstrating the fearsome power of the cruise missile jointly developed with Russia. "When it comes to offensive weapons, BrahMos was the primary weapon used, mainly air-launched BrahMos, which were launched from our Sukhoi-30MK1 platform. When it comes to defensive weapon systems, the Akash system, the D-4 system, which is an anti-drone system, and the MR-SAM were used," Mr Kamat said. "All the sensors were networked using the Akashteer, which helped in identifying the threats coming towards us and then deploying the right kind of weapon to neutralise those threats. An early warning and control aircraft was also used for airborne surveillance. So this is broadly what I can say without getting into too much operational details," the DRDO chief said. The Akashteer is an AI-based system which networks all sensors and weapons and allows decision-making on which weapon would be the most appropriate to use based on the threats which are coming, Mr Kamat added. The Akashteer system is part of the Integrated Air Command and Control System (IACCS) designed by the Indian Air Force (IAF). The IACCS was the tip of the spear in the air defence (AD) component of Operation Sindoor.
The Print
11-07-2025
- Politics
- The Print
‘Show me one photo of any damage in India'—NSA Ajit Doval dares foreign media on Op Sindoor
Addressing the 62nd convocation ceremony of IIT Madras on Friday, Doval said the country took pride in the capability of its indigenous platforms, from battlefield surveillance and radar systems to command-and-control networks and BrahMos missiles. He also pushed back against foreign media narratives that suggested Pakistan had inflicted damage on India, challenging them to produce even a single image of such damage. New Delhi: National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval lauded the armed forces for the success of Operation Sindoor, highlighting the precision of the strikes and the performance of India's homegrown military systems. 'We are really proud of it, not necessarily what people perceive but how much of an indigenous content there was,' he said. 'We are proud of it, that some of the best systems that worked, whether it was our BrahMos missiles, whether it was our Integrated Air Control and Command Systems (IACCS), whether it was our radars, whether it was the whole thing that was being done at the battlefield surveillance, about the position out there.' Doval praised how the strikes were 'precise to the point' and lasted just 23 minutes. 'We decided to have nine terrorist targets in the crisscross of Pakistan. It was not on the border area or something, which we thought were their defeat. We missed none. We hit nowhere else except that. And it is also not that this was our defeat. It was precise to the point where we knew who is where,' he said. 'Entire operation started at five minutes past one (1.05 am) and was over at twenty-eight minutes past one (1.28 am).' The operation, carried out in the early hours of 7 May, targeted nine terrorist camps deep inside Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in response to the Pahalgam terror attack that was carried out by Pakistan backed and trained terrorists on 22 April, that killed 26 people, including a foreign national. He also addressed reports in international media, including the The New York Times, which he believed were misleading and misrepresented the operation. 'Foreign press …said Pakistan did tell me one photograph…There are imageries from satellites all over the world… which shows any Indian damage being done, even a glass pane having been broken,' he said. 'I don't know, only our forces would know what's happening in this area. But I'm just telling, they brought out photographs, they wrote this thing, The New York Times, put this thing, put out images.' Referring to the circulation of satellite imagery online, Doval said that while no visuals of damage in India had emerged, satellite images clearly pointed to damage to key Pakistani air bases. 'All the images, they said, 13 air bases of Pakistan, now and before 10th May and after 10th May. Whether it was in Sargodha, or it was in Rahim Yar Khan, or it was in Chaklala, or it was in Rawalpindi, any of the places, that 13 important air bases, including the Bholari, where they have got the AWACS, the Airborne Early Warning Control System,' he said. He clarified that these assessments were not sourced from Indian intelligence but from publicly available international satellite data. 'Now, I'm not talking, I'm not telling any of this. I'm only telling what the foreign media, on the basis of the images, have put the images. So, we were able to achieve this. We are capable of doing that (causing damage to the adversary's airbases).' As reported by ThePrint in May, it was reliably learnt that the actual loss suffered by Pakistan may be way higher than what they have been showcasing, both officially and unofficially. The inputs received by ThePrint had indicated that the damage done was that at least one transport aircraft was destroyed, while two others suffered moderate to severe damage. A runway at one of the critical bases was also reportedly rendered non-operational for the foreseeable future. Furthermore, Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Air Marshal Masood Akhtar (Retd) on a Pakistani news channel had admitted that he had information that a Saab Erieye, an Airborne Early Warning and Control System (AEW&C), was destroyed when India struck the hangar at Bholari. Incidentally, following the attack on the airbases, Pakistan which had initially turned down the request of Indian DGMO Lt. Gen. Rajiv Ghai on 7 May 'with an intimation that a severe response was inevitable and, in the offing,' reached out to him on 10 May to propose cessation of hostilities. Doval further emphasised the strategic imperative of technological self-reliance, stating that India would move to fully indigenise its communication infrastructure to bolster national security and protect sensitive data. 'We are going to completely indigenous our communication systems. It is necessary for data protection and security needs.' The NSA also described Artificial Intelligence as a 'game-changer' and stressed the need for India to rapidly adopt emerging technologies and reduce dependence on foreign sources. (Edited by Tony Rai) Also Read: Pakistan's claims 'absolutely not correct', no political constraints on armed forces: Defence secy
India.com
11-07-2025
- General
- India.com
India beats US by capturing its best fifth generation fighter jet F-35B using..., puts big question mark...
(File) New Delhi: A US made British Royal Navy F-35B stealth fighter jet has been stranded at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in Kerala since June 14. Now, it has to be dismantled and flown back to the United Kingdom. The reason behind the jet being grounded is a hydraulic failure, say sources. The F-35B stealth fighter jet is considered to be one of the world's most powerful and 'stealth' capable fighter aircraft. But this belief is reportedly disputed. We will tell you how this happened. What did America claim about F-35B? A big revelation has been made about the British Royal Navy's F-35B fighter jet stranded in Kerala's capital Thiruvananthapuram since June 14. This aircraft is considered to be one of the world's most powerful and 'stealth' capable fighter aircraft, which is said to be almost impossible to catch by any radar. But the Indian Air Force (IAF) tracked this jet in a few seconds with their indigenous 'Integrated Air Command and Control System' (IACCS), which exposed the claims of America that the F-35B is the most powerful and stealthy fighter aircraft in the world. How was F-35B located by IAF? The F-35B fighter jet is known for its 'stealth' capability, which means that it can deceive the radar and is not easily caught. But the 'Integrated Air Command and Control System' (IACCS) of the Indian Air Force tracked it in a few seconds. IACCS is a very powerful network that includes many sensors, radars and control centers which are built to monitor the airspace. Why is America's claim shattered? America has been flaunting its fifth-generation fighter jet F-35B by claiming that it is the world's most sophisticated, powerful and stealth aircraft that cannot be detected as no radar or air defence system in the world can locate them. But India's IACCS founded this jet, thereby debunking the big claims made by the USA. This incident has hurt America's reputation in terms of arms and fighter jet sales. What is IACCS? The Integrated Air Command and Control System (IACCS) is an automated system developed by the Indian Air Force (IAF) to manage and control air defense operations. It integrates data from various sources, including radars, sensors, and communication nodes, to create a comprehensive and real-time picture of the airspace, enabling timely decision-making during air operations. After this incident, many countries of the world have acknowledged this indigenous system.
New Indian Express
25-06-2025
- General
- New Indian Express
UK's stranded F-35 fighter to be repaired in India
NEW DELHI: The F-35B Lightning II fighter of the British Royal Navy, stranded in Thiruvananthapuram, will be repaired at its present location, for which a team will be flown in from the UK, the British High Commission (BHC) said. "We are working to repair the UK F-35B at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport as quickly as thank the Indian authorities for their continued support," a spokesperson for the BHC said. The Royal Navy F-35B fighter was recovered following an emergency landing at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport on the night of June 14, 2025. The aircraft was unable to return to HMS Prince of Wales as it was caught in adverse weather conditions. Prioritising safety, the aircraft diverted to Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in India, where it landed safely, the BHC said. The Indian Air Force had extended assistance in the recovery of the aircraft. Operating from the UK aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales, the fighter was undertaking routine flying outside the Indian ADIZ (Air Defence Identification Zone), with Thiruvananthapuram earmarked as the emergency recovery airfield. "On having declared a diversion of an emergency, the F-35B was detected and identified by the IAF's IACCS network and cleared for the recovery," the IAF spokesperson had said.
The Print
21-06-2025
- General
- The Print
Week since emergency landing, UK's F-35B fighter still grounded in Kerala; military airlift likely
The jet had been operating from UK Royal Navy's aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales and was flying outside India's Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ) when it was diverted to Thiruvananthapuram, which had been designated as its emergency recovery airfield. A larger technical team from the UK is expected to arrive in Kerala to carry out repairs and the jet may be flown back aboard a military transport aircraft if necessary. New Delhi: The British Royal Navy's F-35B Lightning II stealth fighter jet remains grounded at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, a week after it made an emergency landing last Saturday following a suspected hydraulic failure. According to the Indian Air Force (IAF), the fighter declared an emergency and was detected and identified by the IAF's Integrated Air Command and Control System (IACCS), which cleared it for recovery. 'A Royal Navy F-35B fighter was recovered following an emergency landing at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport on the night of June 14. The IAF is providing all necessary support for the rectification and subsequent return of the aircraft,' the IAF posted on X. Defence officials told news agency ANI that the aircraft initially landed due to low fuel and was refuelled by the IAF. However, a hydraulic failure occurred during its attempted return to the carrier. A maintenance team of the UK Navy had come and tried to rectify the problem, but could not. A bigger maintenance team is expected to come to recover the aircraft. If required, the aircraft may even be taken back in a military transport aircraft, according to the report. The F-35B Lightning II, developed by US defence giant Lockheed Martin, is widely regarded as one of the most advanced fighter aircraft in the world. A fifth-gen stealth multirole jet, the F-35B is the short take-off and vertical landing (STOVL) variant of the F-35 family, built for operations from aircraft carriers and amphibious assault ships. Powered by a single Pratt & Whitney F135 engine, the F-35B integrates stealth coatings, sensor fusion and electronic warfare capabilities, enabling it to detect, track and engage targets across air, land and sea. Multiple reports indicate that the fighter may have suffered fuel starvation on final approach, possibly damaging critical components of the jet's engine, which enables vertical landing. Since then, the aircraft has remained parked in the open at Bay No. 4, under guard of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and is subject to Kerala's intense monsoon conditions. India had reportedly offered to relocate the aircraft to a hangar or temporary shed, but the offer was not taken up by the Royal Navy. The move is believed to stem from concerns over the F-35B's sensitive technologies, including its stealth coating and advanced sensor fusion systems. No official statement has been issued on the matter. Keeping the aircraft in the open also permits the UK to maintain continuous satellite oversight of the fighter. Last Sunday, a Royal Navy Merlin helicopter delivered a replacement pilot and technical team for the jet. Additional technicians were flown in but returned to the carrier Tuesday, leaving a smaller crew to continue troubleshooting on site. The British team is stationed at the airport's emergency medical centre to maintain visual oversight of the jet, in line with British requests. The HMS Prince of Wales and its strike group are deployed in the Indo-Pacific and just concluded joint maritime exercises with the Indian Navy. (Edited by Nida Fatima Siddiqui) Also Read: Stage set for Russian 5th-gen fighter Su-57 demo at Aero India 2025, F-35 to be on static display
