{"id":6168,"date":"2025-05-19T12:07:24","date_gmt":"2025-05-19T12:07:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/?p=6168"},"modified":"2025-07-31T08:56:55","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T08:56:55","slug":"isro-the-eye-in-the-sky-the-hidden-force-behind-how-indian-crush-600-drones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/isro-the-eye-in-the-sky-the-hidden-force-behind-how-indian-crush-600-drones\/","title":{"rendered":"ISRO the Eye in the Sky: The Hidden Force Behind Operation Sindoor \ud83d\ude80 (How Indian Satellites Helped Crush 600 Drones)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"\" data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"1174\">Let me tell you a story you <em data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"874\">won\u2019t<\/em> hear often. It\u2019s not about fighter jets screaming across skies or tanks rolling through desert borders. No, this one&#8217;s quieter&#8230; higher&#8230; and honestly, way cooler. This is about <strong data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1063\">ISRO<\/strong>\u2014yeah, the space guys\u2014and how they became an <em data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1125\">unexpected hero<\/em> in a very real, very intense military operation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1596\">We just came out of one of the tensest military moments in recent history\u2014<strong data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1271\">Operation Sindoor<\/strong>. Over four nail-biting days in May 2025, India took on an overwhelming drone swarm launched from across the border. Over 600 enemy drones were <strong data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1429\">taken down<\/strong>. And guess what? While our troops and missile units were doing the heavy lifting on the ground, <strong data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1596\">ISRO&#8217;s satellites were watching, guiding, and securing from above.<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"242\" data-end=\"245\" \/>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"272\">\ud83d\udd11 <strong data-start=\"254\" data-end=\"272\">Key Highlights<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"385\"><strong data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"283\">ISRO<\/strong> played a <em data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"317\">crucial but quiet role<\/em> in India&#8217;s defence during the May 2025 <strong data-start=\"357\" data-end=\"384\">Indo-Pak drone standoff<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"509\"><strong data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"430\">Indian satellites in Operation Sindoor<\/strong> gave real-time target info, helping the military neutralize 600+ enemy drones.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"512\" data-end=\"595\">The upcoming <strong data-start=\"525\" data-end=\"552\">EOS-09 satellite launch<\/strong> will boost India\u2019s surveillance even more.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"695\"><strong data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"643\">ISRO surveillance during Indo-Pak tension<\/strong> showed how space and defence are now deeply linked.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"832\">India\u2019s multi-layered <strong data-start=\"720\" data-end=\"735\">air defence<\/strong> was guided, in part, by the \u201ceye in the sky\u201d \u2013 not just missiles and radars, but satellites too.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"837\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1636\">\ud83c\udfaf Operation Sindoor: A Quick Recap<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1637\" data-end=\"1669\">Let\u2019s get the backdrop straight.<br \/>\nOperation Sindoor, launched by India in May 2025, was more than just a retaliatory strike\u2014it was a revelation. Pakistan tried to overwhelm India with waves of cheap, high-volume drones.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1637\" data-end=\"1669\">We\u2019re talking <strong data-start=\"1760\" data-end=\"1781\">600+ hostile UAVs<\/strong>, aimed at critical defence and civilian infrastructure. But India wasn\u2019t caught off-guard. Nope. Our <strong data-start=\"1883\" data-end=\"1904\">air defence units<\/strong> swung into action\u2014mobilising over <strong data-start=\"1939\" data-end=\"1969\">1,000 AD guns and 750 SAMs<\/strong>. This operation marked the first time India fully integrated space-based intelligence into a complex cross-border military campaign. It was a <strong data-start=\"1980\" data-end=\"2017\">multi-layered air defence network<\/strong> that looked straight out of a video game.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2061\" data-end=\"2080\">But the real magic? The silent backbone.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2082\" data-end=\"2119\">That came from <strong data-start=\"2097\" data-end=\"2118\">ISRO<\/strong>, the Indian Space Research Organisation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"1147\">With the skies teeming with hostile drones and strategic targets concealed deep within enemy territory, <strong data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1016\">ISRO\u2019s satellites<\/strong> became the silent guardians that watched, relayed, and guided every major move. Their role wasn\u2019t just supportive\u2014it was decisive.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"2121\" data-end=\"2178\">\ud83d\udef0\ufe0fSatellite Imagery: The Backbone of Operation Sindoor<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1616\">Now here\u2019s something that didn\u2019t make the headlines right away: <strong data-start=\"2244\" data-end=\"2286\">Indian satellites in Operation <\/strong>were key to those precision hits.<br \/>\nOn May 11, high-resolution \u201cbefore and after\u201d images surfaced. These images showed catastrophic damage to major Pakistani airfields: Bholari, Sukkur, Chaklala (Nur Khan), and Rahim Yar Khan. And related posts showed destruction at radar sites in Chunian, Arifwala, Pasrur, and Jacobabad.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1618\" data-end=\"1817\">These visuals didn\u2019t just document destruction\u2014they validated precision. Whether Maxar or ISRO took them, the planning behind the strikes clearly relied on <strong data-start=\"1774\" data-end=\"1816\">Indian satellites in Sindoor Operation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1819\" data-end=\"2066\">According to the <em data-start=\"1836\" data-end=\"1852\">Times of India<\/em> (May 13, 2025), an ISRO officially confirmed their direct involvement, saying, <em data-start=\"1930\" data-end=\"2066\">\u201cOur teams have been working round the clock, and we are proud that ISRO could help our forces in missions important for the country.\u201d<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2322\" data-end=\"2486\">When ISRO Chairman <strong data-start=\"2341\" data-end=\"2357\">V. Narayanan<\/strong> stepped up to the mic post-operation. He said, and I quote:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"2488\" data-end=\"2598\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2490\" data-end=\"2598\">\u201cSatellites provided perfect accuracy. These were the satellites that aided India in the precision strikes.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2600\" data-end=\"2808\">That\u2019s a <em data-start=\"2609\" data-end=\"2615\">bold<\/em> statement. But not surprising\u2014<strong data-start=\"2646\" data-end=\"2691\">ISRO surveillance during Indo-Pak tension<\/strong> was what helped identify drone launch pads, track drone swarms, and guide surface-to-air systems with pinpoint data.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2068\" data-end=\"2388\">The likely heroes behind the scenes? Satellites like <strong data-start=\"2121\" data-end=\"2135\">Cartosat-3<\/strong> with its 0.25-meter resolution, RISAT-series for night\/cloud imaging, and <strong data-start=\"2210\" data-end=\"2221\">GSAT-7A<\/strong>, which supports military communication. These capabilities allowed Indian forces to target with precision, avoid civilian zones, and quickly validate strike outcomes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2068\" data-end=\"2388\">And they didn\u2019t just pull that out of thin air (pun intended \ud83d\ude04). This capability has been building for <em data-start=\"2914\" data-end=\"2921\">years<\/em>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"2924\" data-end=\"2975\">\ud83d\udd0d The Tech Behind It: RISAT, Cartosat, and More<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2977\" data-end=\"3074\">If you\u2019re wondering how ISRO pulled this off, let me walk you through a few game-changing assets:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"3078\" data-end=\"3182\"><strong data-start=\"3078\" data-end=\"3097\">Cartosat series<\/strong>: High-resolution optical satellites. Think of them as India\u2019s space-based zoom lens.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3185\" data-end=\"3302\"><strong data-start=\"3185\" data-end=\"3220\">RISAT (Radar Imaging Satellite)<\/strong>: These are SAR satellites that can see through clouds, darkness, even camouflage.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3305\" data-end=\"3397\"><strong data-start=\"3305\" data-end=\"3315\">EMISAT<\/strong>: India\u2019s electronic intelligence bird. It sniffs out radar emissions and signals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6208\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6208\" style=\"width: 926px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/isro-the-eye-in-the-sky-the-hidden-force-behind-how-indian-crush-600-drones\/cartosat\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6208\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6208 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CARTOSAT.webp\" alt=\"ISRO the Eye in the Sky\" width=\"926\" height=\"517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CARTOSAT.webp 926w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CARTOSAT-300x167.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CARTOSAT-768x429.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CARTOSAT-450x251.webp 450w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CARTOSAT-780x435.webp 780w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 926px) 100vw, 926px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6208\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">CARTOSAT<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6209\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6209\" style=\"width: 586px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/isro-the-eye-in-the-sky-the-hidden-force-behind-how-indian-crush-600-drones\/risat2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6209\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6209 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Risat2.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"586\" height=\"389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Risat2.jpeg 586w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Risat2-300x199.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Risat2-450x299.jpeg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 586px) 100vw, 586px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6209\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">RISAT<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3399\" data-end=\"3642\">During <strong data-start=\"3406\" data-end=\"3427\">Operation Sindoor<\/strong>, these satellites acted like digital scouts, relaying real-time imagery and intelligence to <strong data-start=\"3520\" data-end=\"3549\">India\u2019s air defence teams<\/strong>. The coordination was tight\u2014<strong data-start=\"3578\" data-end=\"3603\">ISRO\u2019s eye in the sky<\/strong> gave Indian forces the edge we needed.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"3644\" data-end=\"3686\">\ud83d\ude80 What\u2019s Next: EOS-09 Satellite Launch<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3688\" data-end=\"3716\">And ISRO isn\u2019t slowing down.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3718\" data-end=\"3886\">Just days after Operation Sindoor, <strong>Indian Space Research Organisation <\/strong>announced the launch of <strong data-start=\"3782\" data-end=\"3792\">EOS-09<\/strong>, a new Earth Observation Satellite set to go up on <strong data-start=\"3844\" data-end=\"3860\">May 18, 2025<\/strong>, aboard the <strong data-start=\"3873\" data-end=\"3885\">PSLV-C61<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3888\" data-end=\"3911\">Why is this a big deal?<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3913\" data-end=\"4052\">Because <strong data-start=\"3921\" data-end=\"3931\">EOS-09<\/strong> isn\u2019t just another space science satellite. It\u2019s a <strong data-start=\"3983\" data-end=\"4001\">dual-use asset<\/strong>. With <strong data-start=\"4008\" data-end=\"4043\">C-band synthetic aperture radar<\/strong>, it can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"4055\" data-end=\"4114\">Track enemy movement even in bad weather or pitch darkness.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4117\" data-end=\"4169\">Monitor border zones and coastal lines in real time.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4172\" data-end=\"4265\">Assist with <strong data-start=\"4184\" data-end=\"4213\">natural disaster response<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"4215\" data-end=\"4234\">anti-terror ops<\/strong>, and\u2014yep\u2014<strong data-start=\"4244\" data-end=\"4264\">future conflicts<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4267\" data-end=\"4359\">It\u2019s like upgrading your smartphone camera&#8230; except this one watches over an entire nation.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6210\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6210\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/isro-the-eye-in-the-sky-the-hidden-force-behind-how-indian-crush-600-drones\/eos-09-satellite-launch\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6210\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6210 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/EOS-09-Satellite-Launch.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/EOS-09-Satellite-Launch.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/EOS-09-Satellite-Launch-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/EOS-09-Satellite-Launch-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/EOS-09-Satellite-Launch-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/EOS-09-Satellite-Launch-450x253.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/EOS-09-Satellite-Launch-780x439.jpg 780w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6210\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">EOS-09 Satellite Launch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4361\" data-end=\"4522\">Want to follow the EOS-09 launch in real-time? Bookmark the <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.isro.gov.in\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4421\" data-end=\"4467\">ISRO official site<\/a> or follow <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/isro\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4478\" data-end=\"4521\">ISRO on Twitter<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"4524\" data-end=\"4566\">\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Defence and Space: Now Best Friends<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4568\" data-end=\"4699\">Here\u2019s something I\u2019ve come to realize: <strong data-start=\"4607\" data-end=\"4699\">National security isn\u2019t just boots and bullets anymore. It\u2019s satellites and silicon too.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4701\" data-end=\"4968\">The line between military and space tech is blurring fast. We\u2019ve seen this before with the US\u2019s <strong data-start=\"4797\" data-end=\"4812\">Space Force<\/strong> and China\u2019s anti-satellite weapons. But now, <strong data-start=\"4858\" data-end=\"4886\">India\u2019s own space agency<\/strong>\u2014the same folks who gave us Chandrayaan and Mangalyaan\u2014is part of the battle grid.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4970\" data-end=\"5012\">And that gives me a weird kind of comfort.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"5014\" data-end=\"5193\">Because <strong>Indian Space Research Organisation<\/strong>\u00a0isn\u2019t a war machine. It&#8217;s a <em data-start=\"5059\" data-end=\"5073\">peace-loving<\/em>, <em data-start=\"5075\" data-end=\"5091\">science-driven<\/em>, <em data-start=\"5093\" data-end=\"5100\">nerdy<\/em> powerhouse. So when they step up to defend, you know it&#8217;s because it&#8217;s absolutely necessary.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"179\" data-end=\"250\">\ud83d\udcc8 Indian Defence Stocks Rally: Fuelled by Tech, Backed by Strategy<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"727\">The <strong data-start=\"256\" data-end=\"287\">Indian defence stocks rally<\/strong> has gained significant momentum in recent months, driven by advancements in indigenous technology and high-profile developments like <strong>Indian Space Research Organisation&#8217;s <\/strong><strong data-start=\"421\" data-end=\"445\">breakthroughs<\/strong> and strategic operations such as <strong data-start=\"479\" data-end=\"500\">Sindoor<\/strong>. With the government pushing for self-reliance in defence manufacturing under the \u201cMake in India\u201d initiative, companies involved in aerospace, missile systems, and satellite technologies have seen a surge in investor interest.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"1108\">ISRO\u2019s growing collaboration with private aerospace players and its capability in satellite launches are also contributing factors, as investors anticipate long-term contracts and technology transfers. Additionally, the rising demand for <strong data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"986\">guided missiles<\/strong>, radar systems, and defence communication infrastructure is creating a bullish outlook for stocks like BEL, HAL, and BDL.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1342\">Analysts believe the <strong data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1165\">rally in Indian defence stocks<\/strong> reflects not just market optimism but also a structural shift in India\u2019s defence narrative\u2014where space research, military technology, and strategic autonomy are closely linked.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"5195\" data-end=\"5248\">\ud83d\udcac Final Thoughts: A Salute to the Silent Watchers<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"5250\" data-end=\"5473\">When I think about Operation Sindoor now, my mind doesn\u2019t just picture surface-to-air missiles or drone wreckage. It pictures <strong data-start=\"5376\" data-end=\"5403\">those silent satellites<\/strong>, whirring thousands of kilometres above us, watching over every move.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"5475\" data-end=\"5666\">So the next time you hear about an <strong data-start=\"5510\" data-end=\"5525\">ISRO launch<\/strong>, don\u2019t just think about Mars missions or weather forecasts. Think about <strong data-start=\"5598\" data-end=\"5608\">safety<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"5610\" data-end=\"5622\">strategy<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"5628\" data-end=\"5666\">the hidden guardians of our skies.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"5668\" data-end=\"5753\">In the end, <strong data-start=\"5680\" data-end=\"5695\">ISRO\u2019s role<\/strong> in defending India may be quiet, but it speaks <em data-start=\"5743\" data-end=\"5752\">volumes<\/em>.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"5755\" data-end=\"5758\" \/>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"5760\" data-end=\"5786\">\ud83d\udcda Want to Learn More?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"5898\" data-end=\"5992\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/EMISAT\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"5898\" data-end=\"5992\">What is EMISAT? A Quick Guide to India\u2019s Spy Satellite<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"462\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/ins-vikrant-indias-floating-fortress\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"460\">INS Vikrant: India\u2019s Floating Fortress<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"596\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/blog\/s-400-sudarshan-chakraindias-missile-shield\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"596\">S-400 Sudarshan Chakra: India\u2019s Missile Shield<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"6150\" data-end=\"6153\" \/>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"6155\" data-end=\"6231\">\ud83d\udef0\ufe0f <strong data-start=\"6159\" data-end=\"6167\">ISRO<\/strong> isn\u2019t just looking at the stars anymore. It&#8217;s watching over us.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"6233\" data-end=\"6283\">If that\u2019s not awe-inspiring, I don\u2019t know what is.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"6150\" data-end=\"6153\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"192\" data-end=\"232\">\u2753 FAQ: Understanding Guided Missiles<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"419\"><strong data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"275\">1. What are guided missiles used for?<\/strong><br data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"278\" \/>They are typically deployed in military operations to accurately target threats on land, air, or sea, reducing the risk of collateral damage.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"421\" data-end=\"600\"><strong data-start=\"421\" data-end=\"458\">2. How do they find their target?<\/strong><br data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"461\" \/>These weapons use advanced navigation systems such as GPS, lasers, or infrared sensors to track and lock onto moving or stationary targets.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"792\"><strong data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"650\">3. Are they different from regular missiles?<\/strong><br data-start=\"650\" data-end=\"653\" \/>Yes, unlike unguided versions, these have in-flight correction systems, allowing them to adjust their path toward the intended destination.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"1001\"><strong data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"832\">4. Who manufactures them in India?<\/strong><br data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"835\" \/>India has multiple public and private sector entities involved in development and production, often in collaboration with research organizations and defence agencies.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1203\"><strong data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1059\">5. Are they part of India\u2019s recent defence upgrades?<\/strong><br data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1062\" \/>Absolutely. Their inclusion in recent defence strategies highlights the country\u2019s focus on precision warfare and technological modernization.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Let me tell you a story you won\u2019t hear often. 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