India recently concluded its anti-terror military action under ‘Operation Sindoor’, targeting nine terrorist bases across Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and mainland Pakistan, marking a major shift not just in scale and execution, but also in India’s embrace of artificial intelligence (AI) in defence.
As the strikes escalated, India relied on AI-enabled air defence systems to protect its people and territory.
For the first time, the seamless integration of indigenous AI-based technologies into national defence was visible on such a scale.
‘Operation Sindoor’ is now viewed as a milestone in India’s calibrated and tech-enabled responses to enemy aggression.
Akashteer: India’s AI Edge In Air Defence
A standout feature of the operation was the deployment of Akashteer, a next-gen, fully autonomous air defence ecosystem.
Powered entirely by AI, Akashteer managed real-time interceptions during drone warfare. Its strength lies in adaptive, intelligent warfare rather than brute force.
Unlike older systems, Akashteer operates without manual commands. It continuously monitors low-level airspace in conflict zones and autonomously controls ground-based air defence weapons.
AI-led Air Command And Control Systems In Action
A senior defence official told The Indian Express that India used AI-powered cloud-based Air Command and Control Systems to detect and shoot down enemy aerial threats.
These systems integrate land, sea, and air assets, offering seamless, automated responses.
Development of these systems began over five years ago when the Indian Armed Forces started embedding AI into their operational framework. Now, these technologies are operational on the battlefield.
Bel’s AI For Threat Recognition
Thanks to Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), India now has an AI-based system capable of identifying and classifying enemy aircraft movements.
This improves the country’s situational awareness and enables faster, automated decision-making.
This AI solution is being integrated into the Integrated Air Command and Control System (IACCS), which consolidates data from all air defence assets to give a unified operational picture to the Indian Air Force.
Other Cutting-Edge AI Innovations
India also deployed the Intercept Management System (IMS) to automate responses to intercepted enemy signals.
Additionally, the Air Defence Control and Reporting System (ADC & RS) helped detect incoming threats and neutralised them far from populated zones.
Operation Sindoor has now become a landmark example of India’s push for technological self-reliance in defence.
From drone combat to AI-led air defence, it sets a new benchmark in the country’s military doctrine and digital warfare capabilities.
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