New Delhi, May 19 -- Air defence gun systems played a crucial role in neutralising drone swarm threats from Pakistan, with a top Army official describing their performance as "extremely effective."

Following the success of Operation Sindoor, Lieutenant General Sumer Ivan D'Cunha, Director General of the Army Air Defence, underlined how India's decision to retain and upgrade its gun-based air defence system proved to be a strategic advantage.

In an exclusive interview with ANI, when asked which weapon system emerged as the hero of the conflict, Lt Gen D'Cunha said, "It is indisputable that the air defence gun system has been extremely effective. We in the army have to thank my predecessors. Unlike other countries, which started moving aw...