Overview

• Akashteer, developed by DRDO, ISRO, and BEL, is India’s first fully indigenous AI-driven air defence system, designed to detect, track, and neutralize aerial threats autonomously.
• During Operation Sindoor, Akashteer successfully intercepted hundreds of Pakistani drones, missiles, and UAVs, preventing breaches of Indian airspace and minimizing damage.
• The system integrates data from radars, satellites, and weapon units into a unified real-time air picture, enabling precise and coordinated responses to threats.
• Akashteer's performance surpassed expectations, with Bharat Electronics Limited calling it a 'game-changer' and 'hell for Pakistan’s air adventures.'
• The success of Akashteer has bolstered India's defence export prospects, with interest from nations in Southeast Asia, West Asia, and Africa, furthering the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.