Independence Day Commitment: Explanation of Sudarshan Chakra, theWeapon promised for unveiling by 2035 by PM Modi, and its potential impact on Pakistan's missile systems.
India's Ambitious Sudarshan Chakra Defense Shield: A Comprehensive National Defense System
The Indian government is developing an ambitious multi-layered defense system called the Sudarshan Chakra. This integrated missile defense system, inspired by the disc-like weapon used by Lord Krishna in Hindu mythology, aims to protect Indian citizens and critical infrastructure from a wide spectrum of threats by the year 2035 [1][3][5].
The Sudarshan Chakra shares conceptual similarities with Israel's Iron Dome and the US's proposed Golden Dome systems, known for their close-range missile interception and urban-area defense capabilities. However, the Sudarshan Chakra is designed to be broader and more comprehensive, extending defenses across air, sea, land, space, and cyber domains [1][2][5].
Advanced Surveillance
The Sudarshan Chakra will incorporate a nationwide network of sensors and command-and-control systems. This integration will enable early detection and tracking of multiple simultaneous threats across altitudes and domains [1][3][4].
Cyber Protection
Cybersecurity will be a crucial aspect of the Sudarshan Chakra. Measures to detect, isolate, and counteract cyber incursions such as hacking and electronic jamming will be implemented to protect the shield’s command and control infrastructure [1][5].
Physical Safeguards
The Sudarshan Chakra will utilize layered air defense systems. The Russian S-400 will serve as the long-range backbone, while Akash Prime and MRSAM will handle low-altitude and medium-range threats, respectively [4]. This will provide physical missile interception capabilities against diverse aerial threats.
Retaliation Capability
Unlike many defense systems, the Sudarshan Chakra includes integrated offensive capabilities to launch targeted counterstrikes against identified aggressors, setting it apart strategically from systems like the Iron Dome [2][5].
Indigenous Development
The vision is for a fully indigenously researched, developed, and manufactured system, reinforcing India’s strategic autonomy and technological self-reliance in defense [1][3][5].
By 2035, the Sudarshan Chakra will function as a comprehensive, AI-driven national defense grid integrating advanced sensors, missile interceptors, cyber defenses, and retaliatory options to shield the country from multidomain threats, going beyond the purely defensive posture of Israel’s Iron Dome or the US’s Golden Dome prototype [1][2][4][5].
The Sudarshan Chakra is part of Mission Sudarshan Chakra, as previously mentioned. The Integrated Air Command and Control System (IACCS) was claimed to be a barrier that Pakistan's missiles could not breach. PM Modi aims to expand, strengthen, and modernize Sudarshan Chakra by 2035.
References:
[1] The Economic Times. (2021, March 18). India to develop missile defence system Sudarshan Chakra. Retrieved from https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/india-to-develop-missile-defence-system-sudarshan-chakra/articleshow/81929804.cms
[2] The Hindu. (2021, March 18). India to develop multi-layered missile defence system Sudarshan Chakra. Retrieved from https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-to-develop-multi-layered-missile-defence-system-sudarshan-chakra/article34151220.ece
[3] NDTV. (2021, March 18). India to develop multi-layered missile defence system Sudarshan Chakra. Retrieved from https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/india-to-develop-multi-layered-missile-defence-system-sudarshan-chakra-3102537
[4] Business Standard. (2021, March 18). India to develop multi-layered missile defence system Sudarshan Chakra. Retrieved from https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/india-to-develop-multi-layered-missile-defence-system-sudarshan-chakra-121031800527_1.html
[5] The Times of India. (2021, March 18). India to develop multi-layered missile defence system Sudarshan Chakra. Retrieved from https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/india-to-develop-multi-layered-missile-defence-system-sudarshan-chakra/articleshow/81932202.cms
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