Akashteer: Guardian of Skies and Beacon of India’s Prowess

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India Unleashes Akashteer: Indigenous Air Defence System Shines in Foiling Pakistan’s Attack

By TRH News Desk

NEW DELHI, May 16, 2025 – In a game-changing moment for Indian defence capabilities, the indigenous air defence command and control system Akashteer played a decisive role in neutralizing Pakistan’s largest aerial offensive in recent years.

“During the night of May 9th and 10th, as hostile drones and missiles targeted Indian military and civilian installations, Akashteer intercepted and destroyed every incoming threat, preventing any damage and marking a new era in India’s strategic warfare,” said Press Information and Bureau (PIB) in a media statement.

What sets Akashteer apart is not its firepower, but its intelligence. The fully automated Air Defence Control and Reporting System, developed under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, proved to be India’s invisible shield—calculating, coordinating, and countering in real-time.

Unlike Pakistan’s imported HQ-9 and HQ-16 systems, which failed to detect Indian retaliatory strikes, Akashteer performed with seamless precision, showcasing the country’s technological superiority in integrated air defence.

“By the time the enemy knew they were being watched, they were already being targeted,” defence sources said, underlining the system’s advanced surveillance and rapid-response capabilities.

A New Kind of Warfare

Akashteer marks India’s shift from passive air defence to a proactive, networked approach to combat. It integrates multiple radars—including Tactical Control Radars, Low-Level Lightweight Radars, and Akash Weapon System radars—into a single, real-time combat picture shared across the Army, Navy, and Air Force.

Mounted on mobile platforms, Akashteer ensures adaptability in hostile and dynamic battlefield conditions. It enables autonomous monitoring of low-level airspace and fast, coordinated targeting without the risk of friendly fire. Operating as part of India’s broader C4ISR ecosystem (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance), it connects with the Indian Air Force’s IACCS and the Navy’s TRIGUN network, creating an integrated tri-service defence architecture.

Turning Point in Operation Sindoor

“The real-world trial by fire came during Operation Sindoor, when Pakistan launched its deadliest aerial strike to date. Thanks to Akashteer, every enemy drone and missile was intercepted before reaching its target,” added the PIB.

The system not only averted casualties and infrastructure damage but also sent a powerful message: India now possesses one of the most advanced indigenous air defence networks in the world.

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Symbol of Self-Reliance

Akashteer is the latest in a string of indigenous defence innovations that include the LCA Tejas, Arjun Main Battle Tank, ALH Dhruv, Dhanush and ATAGS artillery guns, and various naval platforms. These advancements reflect India’s growing confidence in self-reliant defence manufacturing and technological autonomy.

Experts are calling Akashteer “a seismic shift in warfare strategy,” placing India among a select group of nations with fully automated air defence command capabilities. Beyond its military utility, the system embodies India’s response to modern threats—be it asymmetric warfare, hybrid operations, or cross-border terrorism.

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