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India.com
08-08-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Harpy drone, Skystriker, Barak-8 missile... How Israel helped India firing Operation Sindoor to destroy Pakistan's plans
Harpy drone, Skystriker, Barak-8 missile... How Israel helped India firing Operation Sindoor to destroy Pakistan's plans Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has revealed that India used Israeli weapons during the recent military conflict with Pakistan. Netanyahu said this while praising the weapons made in Israel. During Operation Sindoor , India deployed several Israeli-developed systems for attack and air defense. These include Harpy drones, Skystriker weapons, Barak-8 missiles and Heron reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV). How Israeli weapons proved their capability? 'Israeli equipment worked well during Operation Sindoor,' Netanyahu said while revealing his plan to increase military strikes on Gaza. He said Israeli weapons proved their capability during the war. The Harpy drone is the same weapon used by India to shoot down Pakistani missiles and target infrastructure in Pakistan. What is Harpy drone? The Harpy drone is manufactured by Israel Aerospace Industries, while the Barak-8 missile is jointly developed with India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). India has emerged as one of the top buyers of Israeli weapons in recent years. India has purchased military equipment worth $2.9 billion from Israel in the last decade. These include radars, surveillance and combat drones and missile systems. Operation Sindoor was launched by India on May 7 in response to the Pahalgam terror attack in which 25 Indians and one Nepali citizen were murdered. Operation SINDOOR was conceived as a punitive and targeted campaign to dismantle the terror infrastructure across the Line of Control and deeper inside Pakistan. The operation unfolded across land, air, and sea—a seamless demonstration of synergy between the Indian Army, Air Force, and Navy. The IAF played a crucial role in delivering precision strikes against terror infrastructure across Pakistan. It conducted high-impact air operations on targets such as the Nur Khan Air Base and the Rahimyar Khan Air Base, with visual evidence of damage presented during official briefings. The Air Force's robust air defence environment proved pivotal in protecting Indian airspace during retaliatory drone and UAV attacks from across the border. The indigenously developed Akash surface-to-air missile system and India's Brahmastra, the Brahmos were used.
News18
07-08-2025
- Business
- News18
Israel's Netanyahu Says Basic Understanding In Washington DC Is That India Is A 'Solid Partner'
Last Updated: The PM also underscored Israel's close defence ties with India, specifically referencing the successful performance of Israeli equipment during Operation Sindoor Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has voiced his country's strong support for India's strategic positioning in light of the tariff tussle with United States President Donald Trump, stating there is a 'basic understanding in Washington DC that India is a solid partner". Netanyahu emphasised India's prominence, calling it a country that 'stands out in Asia". He further characterised the relationship between India and the US as that of 'two terrific friends with so much common ground", expressing confidence that they 'should be able to find a solution" to any current disagreements. The PM also underscored Israel's close defence ties with India, specifically referencing the successful performance of Israeli equipment during Operation Sindoor. Israeli equipment was 'battle-proven" during the operation and 'worked well", providing tangible evidence of the efficacy and reliability of Israel's defence exports, said Netanyahu. India deployed Israeli-made loitering munitions, such as the Harpy and SkyStriker, to great effect in the operation that followed the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. These 'suicide drones" were used to home in on and neutralise Pakistan's air defence systems, including high-end surveillance radars supplied by the US and Chinese HQ-9 surface-to-air missile sites. The successful deployment of this advanced weaponry during a high-stakes operation serves to solidify Israel's reputation as a trusted and vital defence partner for India. This cooperation, which has been steadily growing, is a key component of the trilateral relationship between the three nations, reinforcing shared security interests and strategic objectives in a complex geopolitical landscape. About the Author Zakka Jacob Zakka Jacob is the Managing Editor of CNN-News18 and writes extensively on Indian and global politics. He tweets at @Zakka_Jacob. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
04-08-2025
- Time of India
Russia creates world's first anti-drone rifle simulator
Students of the Southern Federal University (SFU) have developed the world's first training platform simulator that simulates working with anti-drone rifles and drone detection systems . This is a virtual environment where one can practice in real-world drone warfare scenarios. In the program, one can practice the skills of using different models of anti--drone guns (for example, "Pars" and "Harpy"), detectors (such as "Bulat" version 3) and drones - from FPV devices to DJI and military "Leleki-100". Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category MBA Operations Management Digital Marketing Data Science Cybersecurity Finance Technology Management Public Policy PGDM Data Science Healthcare Degree Design Thinking healthcare Product Management MCA Leadership Data Analytics others Artificial Intelligence CXO Project Management Others Skills you'll gain: Financial Management Team Leadership & Collaboration Financial Reporting & Analysis Advocacy Strategies for Leadership Duration: 18 Months UMass Global Master of Business Administration (MBA) Starts on May 13, 2024 Get Details Skills you'll gain: Analytical Skills Financial Literacy Leadership and Management Skills Strategic Thinking Duration: 24 Months Vellore Institute of Technology VIT Online MBA Starts on Aug 14, 2024 Get Details Each virtual device is an exact copy of its real counterpart. To create such detail, the developers used the powerful Unreal Engine game engine. The main goal is to make the training as close to reality as possible: they simulate radio signals, GPS operation and device interaction, so that practicing here is the same as at a special training ground. The program helps to develop practical skills: to use an anti-drone rifle correctly, to work with detectors, to make quick decisions in stressful situations. There is also a theoretical part -- a section with educational materials and tests. The tests include not only questions from books, but also videos with real scenarios where you need to choose the right action, representatives of the development team said. Military expert Yuri Lyamin believes that the simulator is useful at the initial stage of training, as it allows you to study the basic algorithms of actions, characteristics of equipment and save money. Live Events "However, after the simulator, it is mandatory to practice skills at a real training ground. For full immersion, it is better to finalize the project using VR and physical models of guns, since the tactile sensations from the mass--dimensional analogues improve the habituation to weapons," the expert concluded.
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Business Standard
04-08-2025
- Business Standard
Russian university creates world's first anti-drone rifle simulator
Students of the Southern Federal University (SFU) have developed the world's first training platform simulator that simulates working with anti-drone rifles and drone detection systems. This is a virtual environment where one can practice in real-world drone warfare scenarios. In the program, one can practice the skills of using different models of anti--drone guns (for example, "Pars" and "Harpy"), detectors (such as "Bulat" version 3) and drones - from FPV devices to DJI and military "Leleki-100". Each virtual device is an exact copy of its real counterpart. To create such detail, the developers used the powerful Unreal Engine game engine. The main goal is to make the training as close to reality as possible: they simulate radio signals, GPS operation and device interaction, so that practicing here is the same as at a special training ground. The program helps to develop practical skills: to use an anti-drone rifle correctly, to work with detectors, to make quick decisions in stressful situations. There is also a theoretical part -- a section with educational materials and tests. The tests include not only questions from books, but also videos with real scenarios where you need to choose the right action, representatives of the development team said. Military expert Yuri Lyamin believes that the simulator is useful at the initial stage of training, as it allows you to study the basic algorithms of actions, characteristics of equipment and save money. "However, after the simulator, it is mandatory to practice skills at a real training ground. For full immersion, it is better to finalize the project using VR and physical models of guns, since the tactile sensations from the mass--dimensional analogues improve the habituation to weapons," the expert concluded. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
Time of India
24-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
India, Israel seek to further strengthen defence ties
India's Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan during a meeting with the Director General of Israel's Ministry of Defence Major General Amir Baram, in New Delhi. (@HQ_IDS_India on X via PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India and Israel on Wednesday agreed to further strengthen their already expansive defence cooperation with a long-term perspective, even as Tel Aviv strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22. The countries also decided to work towards developing an institutional framework to further deepen their bilateral defence ties in talks between defence secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and director general of Israeli defence ministry Major General Amir Baram here. "The Israeli DG condemned the terrorist attack in Pahalgam and conveyed full support for India's fight against terrorism . Singh, in turn, reiterated India's zero tolerance approach to terrorism. Singh also condemned the terrorist attacks in Israel on Oct 7, 2023, and called for release of all hostages," an official said. The two sides reviewed progress of the ongoing defence collaboration activities since the last joint working group meeting held in July 2024. "This visit by the Israeli DG Israel marks a pivotal step in India-Israel defence relations and reinforces both sides' commitment to enhance their strategic partnership," the official said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like New Launch - 2 & 3 BHK - Kharadi, Pune - 86.5 Lakh* Kohinoor Riverdale Get Info Undo India had extensively used Israeli-origin weapon systems during the cross-border hostilities with Pakistan from May 7 to 10. India, for instance, used the Israeli Harop and Harpy kamikaze drones, which act as cruise missiles by exploding into enemy targets and radars, to hit air defence sites and other targets deep inside Pakistan, as was earlier reported by TOI. India also used Barak-8 medium range surface-to-air missile systems, jointly developed with Israel, as part of its multi-layered air defence network to thwart the multiple waves of Turkish drones and Chinese missiles fired by Pakistan.
