India deploys satellite early warning after Pakistani missile near Delhi
India
India is stepping up its missile defense game by rolling out new satellite-based systems that can spot threats just seconds after launch.
This move follows a close call when a Pakistani missile was intercepted over Haryana, barely missing Delhi, thanks to ground radar, but with almost no time to react.
Satellites detect launches via infrared
With these new satellites, India can catch missile launches much earlier than before.
Their infrared sensors pick up the heat from rocket engines right as they fire, unlike ground radars that only see so far.
This early warning means more time to track and stop incoming missiles, making the country safer and helping keep things calm in the region.