ET Graphics: Countering Pakistan attack

Synopsis
During Operation Sindoor, Indian armed forces effectively countered the Pakistan Air Force. They deployed indigenous air defence and missile systems. Akash missile systems played a crucial role in protecting key areas. Indian Air Force successfully jammed Pakistani air defence systems. This completed the mission swiftly. Advanced military platforms and strategic reforms contributed to India's defense capabilities.
Akashteer
Pakistan’s deadliest attack on indian military and civilian areas, unleashed on the intervening night of may 9 and 10, were challenged by impenetrable iron dome akashteer, the wall of self-defence
Advanced military platforms
Strategic reforms, private sector involvement and R&D have led to the development of advanced military platforms like the Dhanush Artillery Gun System, Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System, Main Battle Tank Arjun, Light Specialist Vehicles, High Mobility Vehicles, Light Combat Aircraft Tejas, Advanced Light Helicopter, Light Utility Helicopter, Akash Missile System, Weapon Locating Radar, 3D Tactical Control Radar and Software Defined Radio, as well as naval assets like destroyers, indigenous aircraft carriers, submarines, frigates, corvettes, fast patrol vessels, fast attack craft and offshore patrol vessels.Pechora, OSA-AK & LLad Guns
Battle-proven air defence systems repulsed Pakistani attacksAkash missile
This indigenous system is a shortrange surface-to-air missile system. It protects vulnerable areas and vulnerable points from air attacks.The weapon system can simultaneously engage multiple targets in a group or autonomous mode. It has inbuilt electronic countercounter measures. The entire weapon system has been configured on mobile platforms.
Pakistani systems jammed
Indian Air Force bypassed and jammed Pak’s Chinese-made air defence systems, completing the mission in just 23 minutes.(You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel)