Delhi Gets 'Sudarshan Chakra': India Clears Indigenous Air Defence for VIP Zones

• India approves Rs 5,181 crore indigenous Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS), named 'Sudarshan Chakra', for Delhi-NCR's VIP-89 zone.
• Developed by DRDO, the Air Force-centric system provides multi-layered protection against drones, loitering munitions, and cruise missiles within a 30 km range.
• The move addresses low-altitude defence gaps and reinforces India's commitment to self-reliance, reducing import dependence for critical infrastructure protection.
• It's a pilot project under the broader 'Mission Sudarshan Chakra' framework, aiming for a comprehensive national security shield by 2035.
• The decision follows lessons from Operation Sindoor (May 2025), where Indian air defence successfully thwarted aerial threats from Pakistan.

Why It Matters: India approves Rs 5,181 Cr indigenous air defence for Delhi's VIP zones, boosting self-reliance.