Meet Akashteer — India’s Iron Dome, built the Indian way, Crafted under the Make in India
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The video discusses the Sky Striker, a loitering munition developed in Bengaluru, which saw action during Operation Synindhur. With a payload of 5 to 10 kg and a range of 100 kilometers, these autonomous drones showcased their deadly precision by targeting terror camps across the border. In response to the strikes, Pakistan launched missile attacks across fifteen cities, which were intercepted by India’s indigenous air defense system, Akashir. This system, developed by Bharat Electronics Limited, not only detects and neutralizes threats but also coordinates and predicts responses in real-time, making it the ‘Iron Dome 2.0’ by successfully intercepting all missile threats without allowing any impact. The video credits India’s defense precision to ISRO, which provided real-time intelligence through its CartoSAT and Gaganyaan satellites, ensuring that India relies on its own technology rather than US GPS. This development illustrates India’s shift from a reactive stance to building a self-sufficient indigenous warfare technology stack.