India Baby S-400: India is working very hard to make its skies safe. In Operation Sindoor, the Indian forces stopped every attempt of Pakistan with the help of the Russian-made S-400 air defence system.
The country is preparing to build such a strong shield in the air that no enemy can even dare to look at India. This shield will block any dangerous move before it can even happen. For this, India is creating its own system called Anant Shastra which is a Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile system also known as QRSAM.
A deal worth ₹30,000 crore has already been signed for this big project. Just this week, the Indian Army gave out a tender for three regiments of this new system. This modern weapon was developed by DRDO and will be made together by Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL).
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Features of Anant Shastra
The new QRSAM system has very powerful abilities. It can destroy enemy aircraft, attack helicopters, drones, rockets and even missiles from a distance of 30 kilometers. It can also hit targets at heights between 6 to 10 kilometers. It comes with 360-degree radar, has protection from electronic jamming, and uses mobile launchers. The missiles will sit on 8×8 high-mobility vehicles, which means they can move fast with tanks, infantry vehicles, and artillery, reported News18. This system will work in plains, deserts and also in mountains.
An official explained how useful it is, saying, “The system can move with mechanized columns with the capability to search, track, and fire at short halt. It will provide protection against new-age threats like swarm drones and loitering munitions along the borders with Pakistan and China.”
The Army Air Defence, also called AAD, sees the 11 QRSAM units as part of a long-term plan for India’s safety. Each unit will include nine firing units, while the Indian Air Force will also get three squadrons of the same system. This modern system will replace the old Russian OSA-AK system which India used for many years.
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The new Anant Shastra mixes powerful pre-fragmented warheads, fast solid-fuel propulsion, and the Akashtir command and control network of the Army. Because of these features experts call it a game-changer in the battlefield. Another big strength is that it is resistant to electronic jamming so, it stays accurate even in tough conditions.
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In the Operation Sindoor Pakistan tried to use Turkish and Chinese-made drones and missiles. But all those efforts failed. India’s air defence network shot down every drone mid-air and stopped every move. with Anant Shastra added to this network, India’s air defence will become even stronger. DRDO has already tested this system during the day during the night and in different types of land, and every test proved the system is reliable.
This purchase is also a very important step for the Atmanirbhar Bharat program. It shows that India is becoming more self-reliant in defence production. Under Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi the Army is also bringing in new radars, strong jammers and even laser-based systems to fight drones. These systems will be deployed in important and sensitive regions such as Ladakh, Arunachal Pradesh and Rajasthan.
