Q. Which of the following statements are true about Akashteer?
a) Akashteer is the core of the Indian Army’s Air Defence (AAD) system
b) It seamlessly integrates India’s larger C4ISR
c) It reflects a strategic shift from passive defence to proactive retaliation
d) More than one of the above
Correct Answer : d) More than one of the above
Question from BPSC PT 71, 2025
Correct Answer: d) More than one of the above
Explanation:
– a) True. Akashteer is the Indian Army Air Defence’s automated Control & Reporting system—the backbone/core that links sensors, command posts, and air-defence weapons, providing a common operational picture and coordinated engagements.
– b) True. It is a C4I2SR-type system designed to integrate seamlessly with the wider national air-defence/C4ISR architecture (e.g., interoperability with the IAF’s IACCS), enabling networked, real-time airspace monitoring and response.
– c) False. Akashteer enhances air-defence command and control; it does not represent a doctrinal shift to “proactive retaliation.” Its role is defensive (detect, track, and engage aerial threats), not offensive retaliation.
