Anand Mahindra praises Israel’s air defense system, saying, “They Have More Than Iron Dome…

Mr. Mahindra’s post has garnered more than 2.5 million views. Anand Mahindra, Chairman of the Mahindra Group, known for his influential presence on the internet, recently commended Israel’s swift response to Iran’s missile and drone attack.

He urged India to develop a similar air defense system. Israel employed a multi-layered defense shield, using the Iron Dome, Arrow-2, and Arrow-3 missiles to ward off Iran’s mass drone and missile attack on Saturday.

Mr. Mahindra emphasized the significance of possessing a robust defense interception system in today’s geopolitical landscape. He shared his insights on Israel’s defense capabilities, mentioning the longer distance interception system called David’s Sling, along with the Arrow 2, Arrow 3, and forthcoming Iron Beam, which will utilize lasers.

Stressing the importance of ironclad defense interception systems, Mr. Mahindra called for increased focus and spending in that direction for India. His post sparked a discussion among social media users, with some highlighting the support Israel receives from other countries and advocating increased investment in defense research and development.

Other users expressed confidence in the current government’s efforts to prepare India for future warfare and suggested encouraging private players in research and the defense sector. They also emphasized the need to develop resolve comparable to that of the Israeli people.

Lastly, some users applauded the impressive advancements in defense technology and stressed the importance of staying innovative and keeping up with the times.