71ˢ B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2025

Which of the following statements are true about Akashteer?

aAkashteer is the core of the Indian Army’s air defence system
bIt integrates seamlessly with India’s wider C4ISR system
cIt reflects a strategic shift from passive defence to active and rapid counter-action
dMore than one of the above✓ Correct

Explanation

Akashteer is the main command-and-control system of the Army’s air defence setup, through which different air defence units, radars, and weapon systems are connected as a network. It functions in integration with India’s larger C4ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) ecosystem and enables coordinated working among the three services. It automatically monitors the low-altitude airspace and efficiently controls ground-based air defence weapon systems, thereby shifting India’s strategy from passive defence to active and rapid counter-action. Therefore, option (d) is correct.

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