Anant Shastra: Indian Army to Acquire Rs 30,000 Air Defence Missile System
Anant Shastra, a modern battlefield air defence system estimated at Rs 30,000 crore is being developed by DRDO. The Indian Army aims to enhance its capabilities in air defence. It is set to invest Rs 30,000 crore in indigenously developed firepower. The government has issued a fresh RFP to Bharat Electronics Limited (BHEL). This RFP is for producing the Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile (QRSAM) system. The system is named ‘Anant Shastra’. How does Anant Shastra Boost Capabilities? System is designed to guard Army formations against a fast-changing spectrum of aerial threats. These threats range from enemy fighter jets and helicopters…