New Delhi: India is making remarkable strides in achieving self-reliance in the defence sector with the development of its very own 400 km class Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (LRSAM) air defence system. This ambitious project aims to enhance India’s capabilities by striking down enemy aircraft and missiles at distances of approximately 400 kilometres.
According to defence sources, the proposal for this three-layered LRSAM defence system is currently in an advanced stage within the Defence Ministry and is expected to receive clearance soon. The project, which is estimated to cost over USD 2.5 billion, will place India in an exclusive group of nations possessing indigenous capabilities to neutralise aerial threats from such long distances.
The LRSAM system will consist of three layers of surface-to-air missiles, providing it with the ability to engage targets at different ranges effectively. This development comes as India collaborates with Israel on the Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile System (MRSAM), capable of hitting aerial targets at distances exceeding 70 kilometres.
The Indian LRSAM is set to be highly advanced and comparable to the S-400 air defence system obtained from Russia, which is currently deployed along the China and Pakistan border. With the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) spearheading the project, significant progress has already been made in developing air defence weapons for both ground-based and warship-based systems.
The Indian Air Force will lead the LRSAM project, showcasing its strong commitment to promoting indigenous defence hardware. This cutting-edge defence system represents a major stride forward for India’s defence capabilities and self-sufficiency in protecting its airspace and assets.
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