On May 7 night, India’s integrated air defence and counter-unmanned aerial systems (UAS) network was activated in response to a coordinated aerial incursion by Pakistan. Multiple armed drones, loitering munitions, and missiles were detected approaching 15 strategic military installations, including Indian Air Force bases in Pathankot and Srinagar.
The response from India’s defence system was swift and effective, neutralising the threats before they could inflict damage — demonstrating the country’s growing capability to counter complex aerial threats in real time.
India’s air defence architecture comprises a blend of imported, indigenous, and co-developed technologies, forming a multi-tiered system designed to counter a wide spectrum of aerial threats.
At the forefront of this system is the Russian-manufactured S-400 Triumf. This advanced surface-to-air missile system, currently operational with three squadrons in India, is capable of engaging targets at distances of up to 400 kilometres and altitudes reaching 30 kilometres. It is engineered to intercept a wide array of aerial threats, including ballistic and cruise missiles.
Complementing the S-400 is the indigenous Akash surface-to-air missile system. The Akash is designed for short-range defence, with an engagement capability of up to 30 kilometres, and serves as a critical component of India’s lower-tier interception grid.
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