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air defence system news

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.
india news
Updated on Jun 01, 2026 06:41 am IST

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
world news
Updated on Mar 12, 2026 06:00 pm IST

'£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.
world news
Published on Nov 27, 2025 01:48 pm IST

Panel to draw up Sudarshan shield formed: Rajnath

Defence minister Rajnath Singh addresses the 16th Combined Commanders’ Conference in Kolkata on Tuesday. (ANI)
india news
Updated on Sept 17, 2025 04:40 am IST

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)
opinion
Published on Sept 09, 2025 11:08 pm IST

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.
india news
Updated on Aug 25, 2025 08:59 am IST

Sudarshan Chakra will neutralise aerial threats to India

S-400 air defence system will be part of Sudarshan Chakra.
india news
Updated on Aug 16, 2025 11:59 am IST

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
world news
Published on Jun 14, 2025 05:01 pm IST

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.
india news
Updated on Jun 08, 2025 01:53 pm IST

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.
india news
Updated on Jun 02, 2025 03:48 pm IST

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.
india news
Published on May 20, 2025 06:54 am IST

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
india news
Updated on May 19, 2025 04:37 pm IST

‘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.
india news
Updated on May 16, 2025 11:29 pm IST

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.
india news
Updated on May 15, 2025 07:30 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on May 14, 2025 10:24 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on May 13, 2025 10:00 am IST

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

The Integrated Air Command and Control System personnel.
india news
Updated on May 12, 2025 08:28 pm IST

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.
india news
Updated on May 12, 2025 04:42 pm IST

Indian Air Force says Operation Sindoor 'still ongoing’

IAF officer Wing Commander Vyomika Singh addresses a press conference, in New Delhi, Saturday
india news
Published on May 11, 2025 02:12 pm IST

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

Wing Commander Vyomika Singh.
india news
Updated on May 10, 2025 11:52 am IST

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

Blackouts were enforced in Punjab amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan.
india news
Updated on May 09, 2025 09:37 pm IST

Govt to procure next-generation Very Short Range Air Defence System

Govt to procure next-generation Very Short Range Air Defence System
india news
Updated on Oct 06, 2025 07:31 pm IST

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.
world news
Published on Dec 28, 2024 03:59 pm IST

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.
world news
Updated on Dec 26, 2024 09:14 am IST

India ready to test new SAMAR 2 air defence system

The air force has developed the defence system with two industry partners. (Sourced)
india news
Published on Aug 13, 2024 11:50 am IST

Poland and Greece urge EU to create common air shield, says Polish PM

Poland and Greece urge EU to create common air shield, says Polish PM
world news
Published on May 24, 2024 12:57 am IST

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

The deal for S-400 missile system was signed in 2015.
india news
Published on Dec 21, 2021 11:41 am IST

IAF commanders to review air defence system in view of border row with China at 3-day meet

The IAF has also deployed Apache attack choppers as well as Chinook heavy-lift helicopters to transport troops to various forward locations.
india news
Published on Jul 19, 2020 09:45 pm IST

Focus inward for military needs in post-Covid-19 world, say top Army officials

Imports account for 60-65% of the country’s military requirements and it has signed contracts worth billions of dollars during the last decade. (PTI photo)
india news
Updated on Apr 21, 2020 08:40 pm IST

IAF clarification on J-K chopper crash

The Indian Air Force said Saturday there was no connection between the progress of a probe into the crash of its chopper in Srinagar and the timing of the LS polls, dismissing a report that there were instructions to keep on hold court of inquiry findings.(Photo by Waseem Andrabi / Hindustan Times)
india news
Published on Apr 28, 2019 12:06 am IST
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