The indigenously developed Akash surface-to-air missile air defence system has played a crucial role in thwarting Pakistani drone attacks targeting Indian assets on Thursday, according to defence officials.
A Pakistani Air Force jet was shot down by Indian air defence systems in the Pathankot sector of Punjab, multiple sources told ANI on Friday. Official confirmation from the government is still awaited, and more details are expected soon.
Colonel Sofiya Qureshi on Thursday stated that Pakistan attempted a large-scale drone and missile attack on multiple Indian military installations across Northern and Western India during the night of May 7-8. She confirmed that India's Integrated Counter-UAS Grid and Air Defence systems
The Very Short Range Air Defence Systems (VSHORADS) are an important part of the air defence protection of the Indian Army, and the new supplies of the Igla-S missiles have been received as part of a contract inked under the emergency procurement powers given by the Centre to the forces.<
The Indian Army issues tender to procure shoulder-fired Very Short Range Air Defence Systems (Next Generation) to take out enemy aircraft, choppers and drones, defence officials said.
In a bid to enhance the combat force regeneration capability of Indian Army, Ministry of Defence has signed a contract worth Rs 168.09 Crore with M/s Ashok Leyland Defence Systems Ltd for 54 Heavy Recovery Vehicles (HRV), a release said.
Former Indian Air Force Chief Vivek Ram Chaudhari on Sunday spoke about the India- US fighter plane deal and also highlighted the need to build a resilient multi-layered air defence system.
Saying that Russia will "not stop on its own", Zelenskyy urged the international community to step up and help end Moscow's "brutal and unprovoked aggression."