IAF defence shield revamp to intercept beyond visual range
The New Indian Express Thrissur
|December 22, 2025
Upgraded system to have threat evaluation modules
THE Indian Air Force is working towards the "upgradation and modernisation" of its Integrated Air Command and Control System (IACCS) which served as the "nerve centre" during Operation Sindoor.
The IACCS is undergoing the third phase of its up-gradation and modernisation, a source said. "It is to cater to Long Range vectors, Network centricity and Precision Strike with a focus on the Beyond Visual Range capability".
This story is from the December 22, 2025 edition of The New Indian Express Thrissur.
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