India’s ADS consists of an Integrated Counter UAS (Unmanned Aerial Systems) Grid, where following surface-to-air missile (SAM) systems played a key role.
- S-400 Triumf (Acquired from Russia)
- Also called Sudarshan Chakra in India.
- Among the most advanced long-range SAMs in the world.
- Equipped with a command-and-control system, phased array radars and electronic warfare countermeasures.
- Offers complete 360-degree radar and missile coverage.
- Multi-missile compatibility enables layered defence.
- Can track and engage multiple targets at once
- Range & Capability
- Tracking: Up to 600 km
- Engagement: Up to 400 km
- Altitude Coverage: From 30 meters to 30 km (effective against low drones to high-altitude aircraft and missiles)
- Barak 8 (Jointly developed by India and Israel)
- Medium- to long-range (MR SAM or LR SAM)
- Equipped with Mach 2 speed.
- Capable of simultaneously engaging multiple targets in the air.
- Range up to 100 km
- Both maritime and land-based variants of the system exist.
- Akash Weapon System (Indigenously Built)
- Short Range SAM
- Equiped with built-in Electronic Counter-Counter Measures (ECCM).
- Can simultaneously engage Multiple Targets in Group Mode or Autonomous Mode.
- Range & Capability
- Range: 4.5 km to 25 km
- Altitude of Operation: 100 m up to 20 km
- High immunity against active and passive jamming.
- Fully automatic with quick response time from detection to kill.
- Guidance System: Command Guidance
