Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], May 19 (ANI): The Indian Army’s indigenously developed ‘Akashteer’ system played a crucial role in the successful execution of Operation Sindoor, a senior Army officer stated on Monday. The system, a centrally automated command and control network, is integrated with both Indian Air Force and Army radars to enable real-time threat detection and response.
Speaking to ANI, an Indian Army Major emphasized the effectiveness of the Akashteer system during the operation. “In Operation Sindoor, the ‘Akashteer’ system played the most important role. It is a centrally automated command and control system integrated with all Air Force and Army radars,” he said.
The Major explained that a significant number of enemy drones had targeted Indian positions during the operation. “The enemy’s drones came to our locations in large numbers. At that time, our Akashteer system declared them hostile, and according to their location, designated the nearest weapon system to neutralize them. As a result, we effectively destroyed all the drones that entered our territory,” he said.
Lauding the system’s performance, he added, “It was 100% effective. We destroyed all the drones, and our mission was to ensure the enemy could not accomplish any of their objectives. We were successful.”
Highlighting the indigenous nature of the technology, the Major proudly stated, “This system is made in India. It is helping us to destroy enemy drones and aircraft effectively.”
In a broader display of India’s growing defence capabilities, the Army also showcased the Akashteer system alongside upgraded L-70 Air Defence Guns, both of which played decisive roles in intercepting drones and missiles during Pakistan’s intense aerial assault on May 9–10.
An operator of the upgraded L-70 gun described its precision and power. “This gun system is very effective. We showed that we have the capability to destroy any target. It can track targets from a long distance and lock onto them. As soon as they enter the effective range, we engage with fire,” he explained.
He confirmed that the L-70 system also achieved a 100 per cent success rate in neutralizing enemy drones. “We destroyed all the drones. Its success rate is 100 per cent,” he said.
Expressing confidence in the Indian Army’s future readiness, the operator said, “Even in the future, if the enemy country tries to attack us by sending drones, aircraft, or missiles, we will give them a befitting reply. We have the capability to destroy them in the air itself.”
The Akashteer system, once a conceptual entry in defence literature, has now emerged as a critical component of India’s air defence infrastructure, proving its effectiveness in live combat during heightened hostilities with Pakistan. (ANI)
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