India is building 'eyes in space' to detect missile launches within seconds
- India is working on space-based surveillance systems to detect missile launches much earlier and strengthen its air-defence network.
- Satellites with infrared sensors could spot a missile’s heat signature soon after launch, giving defence systems more time to track and respond.
- The early warning could help India detect missiles within seconds and prepare interceptors sooner, instead of waiting until they are close to their targets.
- The system is expected to work alongside ground radars, command networks and DRDO’s missile-defence systems as part of a layered defence setup.
Source: firstpost.com
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