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adversary to engage targets in The capability to inflict
our territory were detected but punitive damage on identified
also effectively neutralised by targets across the border
countering with an Integrated was undertaken by a mix of
Counter UAS (Unmanned missiles including Brahmos,
Aerial Systems) Grid and Air variety of drones and loitering
Defence Systems. The Air munitions all emanating
Defence Systems, combining from capabilities assiduously
assets from the Army, Navy, built in under the vision and
and primarily the Air Force, umbrella of the ambitious
performed with exceptional yet focussed Atmanirbhar
synergy. These systems created approach to build National
an impenetrable wall, foiling Security. The remarkable feature
multiple attempts by adversary of all systems was the flawless
to retaliate. The Integrated Air performance and reliable
Command and Control System operational validation resulting
(IACCS) of the Indian Air Force in achieving the military aims
brought all these elements of the defence forces. All the
together, providing the net- attacks were stopped by India’s
centric operational capability robust Air Defence Systems and
vital for modern warfare. The platforms designed to neutralise
success of the DRDO AKASH drones.
weapon system which is a Indian-made technology
Short-Range Surface to Air like long-range drones a n d
Missile to protect vulnerable accurate targeting systems
areas and vulnerable points helped make this operation a
from air attacks has been well success.
demonstrated. The precision, lethality and
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