- In response to drone and munition attacks across the western border, India recently targeted Pakistan’s air defence systems.
- This marks a strategic shift towards preemptive defence and suppression of enemy aerial capabilities.
About Air Defence Systems
- Purpose: Detect, track, and neutralise aerial threats (jets, drones, missiles).
- Role:
- Protect national airspace.
- Enable offensive air operations by neutralising enemy defences.
How Air Defence Systems Work
- Detection:
- Uses radars and satellites to spot threats.
- Measures speed, direction, altitude, and type of object.
- Tracking:
- Employs infrared, lasers, radar arrays.
- Can monitor multiple targets in real-time.
- Interception:
- Activates countermeasures: surface-to-air missiles, fighter jets, jamming systems.
Prominent Global Air Defence Systems
| System | Country |
|---|
| S-400 | Russia |
| HQ-9 | China |
| THAAD | USA |
| Iron Dome | Israel |
| Aster-30 | France–Italy |
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