India’s AI-driven, fully automated ‘Akashteer’ air defence system has demonstrated exceptional performance during Pakistan’s recent drone attacks, neutralising aerial threats the moment they entered Indian airspace and creating what officials described as “hell for Pakistan’s air adventures.”
Developed and manufactured indigenously by Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), the Akashteer system proved its operational excellence at the height of tensions between the two countries. The advanced platform successfully intercepted numerous drones, missiles, micro UAVs, and loitering munitions—emerging as a globally competitive and actionable defence asset.
In an official statement on Wednesday, BEL lauded the system’s performance, noting that it had exceeded operational expectations and significantly bolstered India’s air defence capabilities during the ongoing conflict.
“BEL is proud to announce that our in-house designed and manufactured air defence system, Akashteer, has proved its mettle on the battlefield. Ground-based defence systems integrated with Akashteer made it hell for Pakistan’s air adventures,” the Navratna Defence PSU said in a post on X.
“The system performed beyond users’ expectations, providing robust air defence to India during the current conflict. Akashteer ensures a seamless and unified air situational picture accessible to even the lowest operational units of Army Air Defence, thereby enhancing situational awareness across the force,” it added.
The Akashteer system was developed under a ₹1,982 crore contract signed in March 2023. It integrates surveillance assets, radar systems, and command units into a unified network, providing real-time situational awareness to the Indian Army’s air defence units.
The system enables effective monitoring of low-level airspace over battle zones and ensures precise control over ground-based air defence weapon systems.
Akashteer played a critical role during the recent conflict that followed India’s ‘Operation Sindoor’ on May 7, which targeted nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The system successfully neutralised multiple drone and missile attacks launched by Pakistan.
“Akashteer empowers frontline units by enabling dynamic engagement decisions and preventing friendly-fire incidents,” BEL added.
The system also exemplifies India’s growing self-reliance in defence technology, aligning with the government’s ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative.
– ANI
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