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BrahMos led the offensive, Akashteer guarded the skies: DRDO chief details weapons behind Operation Sindoor - details

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DRDO Chairman Samir V Kamat announced that India's BrahMos missiles and Akashteer air defence system played a crucial role in Operation Sindoor, the retaliatory strike following the Pahalgam terror attack. BrahMos, launched from Sukhoi Mk 1 aircraft, served as the primary offensive weapon, while Akashteer acted as the defensive backbone, integrating sensors to neutralize threats.
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