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News18
07-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
Did Pakistan Detect Indian Missiles? How Does A Radar System Work? Explained
Last Updated: Pakistan's radar and missile defence technologies include Chinese-made HQ-9/P & LY-80 systems. However, the effectiveness of these radars may be limited to India's SEAD strategies India's Operation Sindoor destroyed nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) on May 7, with questions arising whether Islamabad's radar system was able to detect New Delhi's missiles. Pakistan media has reported that its air defence forces engaged in the incoming threats. According to Pakistan Today, the country's military has invested in various radar and missile defence technologies, including the Chinese-made HQ-9/P and LY-80 systems, to enhance its capability to monitor and intercept aerial threats. Let us understand how does a radar system work, and what is Pakistan's defence system. What Is A Defence Radar System? Militaries across the world use a specialised electronic system to detect, track, identify and monitor airborne, surface-to-surface and space-borne aircraft, missiles, drones and ships. It plays a crucial role in early warning, surveillance and target acquisition within a country's air defence and missile defence strategy. How Does Radar Missile Operation Work? The system operates by transmitting electromagnetic waves (radio or microwaves) and analyzing the reflected signals (echoes) to provide real-time information about potential threats. These systems are critical for air defense, missile defense, maritime surveillance, and battlefield awareness. Radar is an acronym for 'Radio Detection and Ranging", and it works by emitting a burst of radio waves and then listening for their reflection off objects. Detection: In the first step, the radar can calculate the distance, speed, and direction of the target depending on the time it takes for the waves to return and the shift in their frequency (Doppler shift). In some instances, a missile radar system may work in conjunction with an external system, to detect potential targets. Once a target is identified, the missile is launched. Tracking: The updates allow the radar to follow moving targets, predicting their trajectory. The missile's onboard radar continues to emit radio waves and monitor their reflections, updating the target's real-time location. The data obtained through the system is then processed by the missile's computer, which calculates a trajectory to intercept the target. The missile can adjust its path dynamically based on the continuous feedback from the radar system. Homing: In the homing phase, missiles zero in on the targets. As it comes close to the target, it switches to a different type of radar known as 'terminal guidance". This radar gives more precise information about the target's location, enabling the missile to make exact adjustments. Once the missile reaches its target, the warhead is detonated, resulting in the destruction of the target. What Is Pakistan's Key Missile Detection Network? Pakistan's radar system includes US-made TPS-77 Multi-Role Radar, China's YLC-18A, LY-80 LOMADS and HQ-9P long-range air defence system. Let us understand them in detail. HQ-9/P Air Defence System: The long-range Surface-to-Air missile system has a range of about 125 km. The HT-233 phased-array fire control radar, which works with active radar homing (ARH) and inertial navigation system (INS). This radar can detect targets at a distance of up to 150 km. The HQ-9/P is considered an advanced version of the Chinese S-300 PMU, capable of destroying complex aerial threats such as fighter jets, cruise missiles. LY-80 and LY-80EV: The medium-range air defence system has a range of 40-70 km. It was formally inducted into Pakistan's military in 2017. The semi-active radar homing (SARH) and INS usage are capable of targeting low-altitude flying objects. They are primarily deployed to protect military bases and infrastructure near the border. FM-90: It is a short-range air defence system. It can target drones, helicopters, and low-lying aircraft. These systems are used for the protection of military bases and airports near the border. These are deployed to increase the threat posed to the Indian Air Force and strengthen its defence system. However, the effectiveness of these radars may be limited to India's SEAD (Suppression of Enemy Air Defense) strategies. TPS-77 Multi-Role Radar: The US-made Multi-Role Radar is a highly advanced system manufactured by Lockheed Martin. It is designed for long-range air surveillance and situational awareness. It has a detection range of up to 463 km and has the ability to track target at altitudes from ground level to 30.5 km. It can detect high-altitude aircraft and low-level threats such as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and cruise missiles. Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: May 07, 2025, 16:43 IST News explainers Did Pakistan Detect Indian Missiles? How Does A Radar System Work? Explained
India.com
24-04-2025
- Business
- India.com
Gold crosses 1-lakh mark in India...Know what is the price of 10 grams of 24 carat gold in Pakistan
Gold crosses 1-lakh mark in what is the price of 10 grams of 24 carat gold in Pakistan Gold prices in India took a U-turn from the historic Rs 1 lakh-mark and declined Rs 2,400 to Rs 99,200 per 10 gram in the national capital on Wednesday amid weak global trend. According to the All India Sarafa Association, the precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity spurted by Rs 1,800 to hit the lifetime peak of Rs 1,01,600 per 10 grams on Tuesday. What is the price of gold in Pakistan According to the report of Pakistan Today, its price there was 324940 Pakistani rupees per 10 grams on April 22. If we convert it into Indian rupees, then it will be equal to 98,509.64 INR. Why are gold prices increasing in Pakistan? As per a report by BBC Urdu, people associated with gold trade in Pakistan and analysts believe that the main reason for the increase in gold prices in the country is the price of gold in the international priceThere is an increase in prices. Muhammad Qasim Shikarpuri, President of All Pakistan Sarafa Jewelers Association and Chairman of Karachi Bullion Exchange, while talking to BBC Urdu, said that this increase is basically the result of the intensifying trade war between America and China, in which the tension has increased further due to the imposition of new tariffs. Why is gold becoming expensive in India? According to the Times of India report, the main reason behind the high price of gold in India is the differences between the President and the Federal Reserve Chairman in the US over interest rates, which has directly affected the dollar index. The dollar index is currently trading at around 98.12, which is the lowest level in the last three years. Due to the weakening of dollar, investors are now looking at safe options and gold has always been considered a 'Safe Haven'. Apart from this, the increasing trade tension between the US and China has also fueled the demand for gold. Overall, be it India or Pakistan, this rise in the prices of gold and silver in both countries is the result of the global economic environment.
Yahoo
09-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Video of Muslim gathering in Pakistan falsely shared as Bangladesh 'mini-hajj'
"The eye-catching view of Tongi Ijtema in the night darkness," read a Bengali-language caption to the clip shared on Facebook on January 31, 2025. The one-minute clip surfaced as the Ijtema kicked off in the Bangladeshi town of Tongi outside the capital Dhaka (archived link). The annual gathering of Muslims -- held in Bangladesh from January 31 to February 5 and again February 14 to 16 -- is expected to draw around four million attendees (archived link). Most pilgrims come from rural areas, although the event draws thousands of Muslims from North Africa, Central Asia and China. The event has been dubbed a mini-hajj, especially by poor Bangladeshi Muslims who cannot afford a plane ticket to Mecca in Saudi Arabia. Ijtema gatherings are also held elsewhere in South Asia, including India and Pakistan. Similar Facebook posts also claimed the video was filmed in Bangladesh but it was in fact taken during the Ijtema in Pakistan's second largest city Lahore. A reverse image search of the video's keyframes on Google found it shared in an Instagram post on November 10, 2024 (archived link). The caption of post read: "Raiwind ijtema 2024", referring to a town within Lahore where the gathering is held annually. The 2024 Ijtema was held in Raiwind from October 31 to November 3 and then from November 7 to November 10, local media including Pakistan Today and Pakistan Observers reported (archived here and here). Lahore city's traffic police shared the video on Facebook, saying it showed a peaceful end to the Ijtema in Raiwind (archived link). A video of the same scene from a different angle was shared on Facebook -- which corresponds with Google Maps satellite imagery of Raiwind (archived here and here). AFP has previously debunked false claims about the Ijtema in Bangladesh.
