The conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia have reinforced the critical role of integrated air defence systems. Ukraine’s ability to keep the Russian Air Force at bay with Western-supplied systems and Israel’s successful interception of missile threats highlight the effectiveness of layered air defence.
How is India working to enhance its own air defence capabilities, and what lessons can it learn from these conflicts? Editor-in-Chief Nitin A. Gokhale discusses this with Neelanjana in this episode of Defence Mantra.
In this discussion, BharatShakti explores India’s growing air defence infrastructure, including its deployment of the Russian-origin S-400 missile system and its indigenous advancements in anti-ballistic missile technology. Nitin breaks down India’s multi-layered approach, from the Prithvi Air Defence (PAD) and Advanced Air Defence (AAD) interceptors to the cutting-edge Project Kusha and Barak-8 systems. With a range of Surface-to-Air Missiles (SAMs), including Akash-NG, QR-SAM, and VL-SRSAM, India is building a robust defence shield against airborne threats.
Additionally, we delve into India’s laser-based anti-drone technology, an emerging frontier in modern warfare. With rising missile and drone threats, securing India’s airspace requires a blend of imported and homegrown solutions.
How well-prepared is India to counter threats ranging from hypersonic missiles to drones? Can India replicate Israel’s Iron Dome success, or does it need a different strategy? Watch this in-depth discussion to understand India’s air defence roadmap and its evolving response to modern aerial warfare.
