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PM Modi Announces ‘Sudarshan Chakra’ Project to Boost Defence Shield
The Sudarshan Chakra system will provide multi-layered protection against missiles, drones, and jets, aiming for full deployment by 2035 to enhance India's self-reliant defence capabilities.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the launch of the Mission Sudarshan Chakra from the Red Fort in New Delhi on August 15, 2025, India's 79th Independence Day.
- The announcement came in the wake of heightened security concerns and reflected India’s determination to strengthen its self-reliance in military technology following the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives.
- The Sudarshan Chakra is a sophisticated indigenous long-range air-defence system developed by India that builds upon the capabilities of the Russian S-400 technology, integrating advanced surveillance, interception, and counter-attack functions.
- Modi stated that this advanced defense system will protect the nation effectively and provide a strong response to any hostile threats, highlighting that ₹2,035 crore has already been invested in the project.
- The system is planned to be operational by 2035 as part of India’s broader strategy to expand and modernise its national security shield and enhance strategic autonomy.
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