AIR DEFENCE SYSTEM: INDIA

AIR DEFENCE SYSTEM: INDIA SARASIJ MAJUMDER In a Football Game—you have defense, and offence(Forwards). Similarly—in kinetic war—you primarily fight with two components: Offence, and Défense. We will be discussing India’s Air Defense System here. How India’s Layered Air Defense System Works is explained Step-by-Step below: Early Detection & Tracking is the key of this game. Radar systems like Swathi (Made in India), and satellites with AWACS detect threats early. And accordingly Air Défense System is activated. Otherwise also—system are kept in ‘ALERT’ state. And some system are equipped with built in RADAR. The IAF operates three Israeli Phalcon AWACS (offering 360-degree coverage with a 400 km range) and three Netra Mk1 systems, while Pakistan has 11 AEW&C aircraft and China over 30, according to Swarajya Magazine (February 13, 2024) A. First Layer: MANPADS & L/70 Guns: -- (INDIA) These are Short-range, low-cost, but effective sys...