All Things Policy Akashteer AD System – A Shield in the Sky Pt.1
Jul 21, 2025
Brigadier Sandeep Tyagi, a seasoned veteran of army air defense, shares his insights on India's Akashteer air defense system. He delves into its development by Bharat Electronics, highlighting its role in India's self-reliance and regional security. Topics include the evolution of air defense strategies to address threats like drones, the complexities of airspace violations, and lessons from a tragic friendly fire incident. Sandeep emphasizes the need for improved identification protocols and real-time data sharing to enhance defense effectiveness.
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Core Air Defense Operations
- Air defense operations require sensors to detect, identify, and track aerial threats, followed by decision-making and action to neutralize those threats.
- Actions can be kinetic or non-kinetic, emphasizing the complexity and strategic depth of air defense systems.
Evolving Multi-Domain Air Threats
- Modern air threats are multi-domain, including cyber, space, and electronic warfare, making the threat landscape highly complex.
- Defense systems must stay ahead of evolving technologies like drones, stealth aircraft, and hypersonic weapons to ensure security.
Tri-Service Air Defense Roles
- The Indian Air Force holds overall responsibility for national air defense, focusing on medium- to high-level threats.
- Army and Navy manage tactical air defense in their domains, with different systems integrated for layered, tiered defense.