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Centre to set up air-raid warning systems in 244 districts

Documents seen by HT showed that the Directorate General (Fire Service, Civil Defence & Home Guards), a federal agency under the Home Ministry, is leading the project and hiring experts from the IAF.

Updated 42 days ago

How Dubai, Abu Dhabi air defences are keeping citizens safe amid Iran attacks

Data on the interception by the UAE air defence of Iranian attacks is displayed by the Ministry of Defence during a press briefing. AFP

Updated 123 days ago

'£1 coin from 1 km away': UK's DragonFire shoots down high-speed drone | Video

DragonFire is used to hit drones, missiles and other airborne targets using a concentrated beam to focus.

Published 228 days ago

Panel to draw up Sudarshan shield formed: Rajnath

Defence minister Rajnath Singh addresses the 16th Combined Commanders’ Conference in Kolkata on Tuesday. (ANI)

Updated 299 days ago

Envisaging a framework for Sudarshan Chakra

In a multi-layered air defence system, which Sudarshan Chakra is meant to be, even man-portable air defence systems (MANPADS), such as the good old Iglas, will have a role (of engaging the low-flying drones at short range). (@rajnathsingh X)

Published 307 days ago

India tightens shield, tests crucial air defence system

DRDO successfully conducts maiden flight tests of Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS), off the coast of Odisha.

Updated 322 days ago

Sudarshan Chakra will neutralise aerial threats to India

S-400 air defence system will be part of Sudarshan Chakra.

Updated 331 days ago

Iron Dome, Arrow, David's Sling: What's inside Israel's famed air defence system

Israel's Iron Dome air defense system fires to intercept projectiles over Tel Aviv, Saturday, June 14

Published 394 days ago

19 Brahmos, Crystal Maze missiles: How India brought Pakistan to its knees

IAF targeted LeT headquarters in Muridke with five to six Crystal Maze missiles, while JeM headquarters in Bahawalpur were targetted with 6-7 SCALP missiles.

Updated 400 days ago

S-400s coming by 2026, says Russian envoy as he cites India-Pak conflict

A Russian missile S-400 Triumf system drives across Red Square during the Victory Day military parade in central Moscow.

Updated 406 days ago

Akashteer system played 'the most important' role during Op Sindoor: Official

Akashteer gathers data from multiple sources, processes it and allows for automated, real-time engagement decisions.

Published 419 days ago

Pakistan targeted Golden Temple after India's strikes against terrorists: Army

Pakistan drones attempted to target Golden Temple in Amritsar after India's strike on nine terror camps under Operation Sindoor

Updated 420 days ago

‘It listened…’: What is Akashteer, India’s silent warrior that rattled Pakistan?

Ministry of Defence hails Akashteer as a breakthrough, saying it “sees, decides, and strikes faster than anything the world has fielded.

Updated 423 days ago

Indigenous Akashteer integral in thwarting Pakistan’s aerial attacks

The agile system is an integral part of the Indian military’s multi-layered air defence (AD) grid.

Updated 424 days ago

Operation Sindoor: Adampur Airbase was in thick of action

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing armed force personnel during his visit to Adampur Airforce Base in India's state of Punjab. (AFP)

Published 425 days ago

Drones spotted in Samba, Jalandhar, explosions in Hoshiarpur’s Dasuya

Reports stated that Pakistan also opened small arms fire at the International Border in Samba and Hiranagar sectors. (HT File)

Published 426 days ago

Integrated Air Command and Control System: The heroes behind Operation Sindoor

The Integrated Air Command and Control System personnel.

Updated 427 days ago

Pakistan Mirage jet vs Indian air defence system: This was the result

Air Marshal AK Bharti speaks during a press conference on 'Operation Sindoor', in New Delhi.

Updated 427 days ago

Indian Air Force says Operation Sindoor 'still ongoing’

IAF officer Wing Commander Vyomika Singh addresses a press conference, in New Delhi, Saturday

Published 428 days ago

India rejects Pakistan's claim of damage to S-400 defence system

Wing Commander Vyomika Singh.

Updated 429 days ago

300-400 drones used by Pakistan last night to target India: Centre

Blackouts were enforced in Punjab amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan.

Updated 430 days ago

Baku to ‘flames’ in Kazakhstan: All about chilling Azerbaijan Airlines crash

The wreckage of the Azerbaijani Airlines-operated Embraer 190, flight J2-8243, near Kazakhstan's Aktau city.

Published 562 days ago

Did Russia shoot down Azerbaijan Airlines plane? X flooded with speculation

A drone view of the crash site of the Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane near the city of Aktau.

Updated 564 days ago

India ready to test new SAMAR 2 air defence system

The air force has developed the defence system with two industry partners. (Sourced)

Published 699 days ago

First squadron of S-400 deployed in Punjab sector: Report

The deal for S-400 missile system was signed in 2015.

Published 1665 days ago

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