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Iron Dome is thebest Air Defence System..
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As India is going to build its on indigenous hybrid Air defence system. Did the entire post to know the every detail about it

On this Janmashtami, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a historic announcement that could redefine India’s security architecture for decades — the creation of the Sudarshan Chakra Missile Defence System, a project that will serve as India’s very own “Iron Dome” and, in his words, a Golden Dome.

This is not just another defence project; it is the construction of a national missile shield — an integrated, multi-layered defence system designed to protect India’s most critical infrastructure: cities, temples, dams, power plants, hospitals, railways, and other strategic assets.

Why Sudarshan Chakra Matters Now

The announcement comes at a time when the global landscape is rapidly militarising in the domain of missile defence. The U.S. is building its Golden Dome by 2028–29, Israel has its Iron Dome and David’s Sling, Russia is deploying the S-500 and S-550, China is advancing with hypersonic interceptors and anti-satellite weapons, Japan is building its own shield against North Korea, and the Middle East is preparing a joint U.S.-Israel-backed missile shield.

Until now, India’s security relied on a mix of systems like the S-400, Akash, and legacy interceptors. These successfully neutralised Pakistan’s waves of missiles and drones in recent conflicts, protecting both military and civilian targets. But the future of warfare is shifting toward hypersonic and supersonic missiles, which require far more sophisticated, layered defence.

The Threat Landscape

The urgency is real.
Pakistan’s Army Chief, General Asim Munir, recently threatened missile strikes on Indian dams. With Pakistan’s history of targeting civilian and religious sites, and its likely access to advanced missile technology from China or other allies, India cannot afford a reactive stance.
And then there’s China — a strategic adversary building a state-of-the-art missile shield that could neutralise India’s long-range missiles unless launched in massive numbers or from submarines.

What Makes Sudarshan Chakra Different

Unlike a single system like the S-400, Sudarshan Chakra will be a network of multiple missile defence platforms integrated into a unified shield.

It will have:

Long-range interceptors (to neutralise threats hundreds of kilometres away)

Medium-range interceptors (100–200 km)

Short-range and point-defence systems (50–60 km or less)

Counter-attack capability — the moment an incoming strike is detected, the system will not only intercept but also launch an immediate retaliatory strike.

The project is targeted for completion by 2035, giving India just over a decade to join the elite group of nations with full-spectrum missile defence.

The Challenges Ahead

While the vision is inspiring, two challenges stand out:

1. Timeline: 2035 is far, especially when adversaries are accelerating their own projects.

2. Budget: Unlike the U.S., which has already allocated hundreds of billions for its Golden Dome, India has yet to announce the financial commitment for Sudarshan Chakra. A slow budget rollout could delay the pace of development.

A Global Shift in Warfare

We are entering an era where countries without missile shields will be the softest targets in any conflict. Cities, infrastructure, and even cultural heritage sites will be at constant risk. The Sudarshan Chakra will ensure that India is not just a participant in this new age of warfare, but a nation fully prepared for it.

As PM Modi said, inspired by Bhagawan Krishna’s divine weapon, the Sudarshan Chakra will be India’s ultimate guardian — a symbol of technological mastery, strategic foresight, and national resilience.

For India, the countdown to 2035 has already begun. Those who have a shield will survive. Those who don’t will face devastation.