Akashteer Air Defence System

In May 2025, India’s Akashteer air defence system successfully intercepted and neutralised all incoming threats from Pakistan, including drones, missiles, and loitering munitions, marking a major leap in indigenous defence technology.

Key Points

AI-Driven Warfare: Akashteer is India’s first operational AI-powered air defence war-cloud, developed without foreign components or satellite dependency.
Combat Proven: It effectively countered Pakistani aerial threats, unlike Pakistan’s HQ-9 and HQ-16 systems, which failed to stop Indian projectiles.
Real-Time Coordination: The system delivers a unified air picture to radar units, control rooms, and gun crews, ensuring seamless networked response.
Autonomous Interception: Akashteer automates detection, tracking, and engagement, enabling rapid response to multiple simultaneous threats.
Integrated System: Combines radar, sensors, and secure communications into a single framework, enhancing India’s airspace security and strategic autonomy.