In a decisive move to enhance its air defence capabilities, the Indian Army has announced plans to procure five to six regiments of the indigenously developed 'Anant Shastra' surface-to-air missile systems. This initiative aims to strengthen the country's defence posture along its borders with Pakistan and China.

The tender for these advanced weapon systems has been issued to Bharat Electronics Limited by the Indian Army, underscoring a significant milestone in India's efforts towards defence indigenization. These systems, earlier known as the Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile, form a crucial part of the Defence Research and Development Organisation's (DRDO) arsenal.

Estimated to cost approximately Rs 30,000 crore, the project promises to bolster the Indian Army's Air Defence, which

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