Overview

• Akashteer, developed under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, intercepted and neutralized all Pakistani missiles and drones targeting Indian military and civilian areas on May 9–10, 2025.
• The system integrates radar, sensors, and communication technologies to provide real-time threat detection, tracking, and autonomous engagement decisions.
• Akashteer operates as part of India's broader C4ISR network, enabling seamless coordination among the Army, Navy, and Air Force for unified air defence operations.
• Its vehicle-based design ensures mobility and adaptability in hostile environments, offering a clear edge over Pakistan's Chinese-origin HQ-9 and HQ-16 systems, which failed to counter Indian strikes.
• The Ministry of Defence hailed Akashteer as a groundbreaking system that 'sees, decides, and strikes faster than anything the world has fielded,' showcasing India's technological self-reliance.