India's comprehensive air defence shield designed to kill everything from drones to satellites

India's air defence systems, including domestically modified L-70 guns and Akash missiles, proved effective during Operation Sindoor against Pakistan.

Air defence has expanded from point defence to controlling larger areas, engaging targets from low-flying drones to ballistic missiles in space.

Air Vice Marshal Anil Golani stated that air defence is now an offensive element, not just defensive.

India's air defence components include sensors (radars, electro-optronics), C4I systems like IACCS, and weapon platforms (guns, SAMs).

After Operation Sindoor, PM Modi announced the formation of a comprehensive air defence shield, as reported in the article.