The Indian Air Force (IAF) officially retired its last MiG-21 fighter jets on September 26, 2025, after more than 60 years of service. Now, i n a major boost to indigenisation in defence sector, the Indian Army has issued a tender to buy five to six regiments of 'Anant Shastra' surface to air missile weapon systems to strengthen the air defence along the borders with Pakistan and China.

Indian Army issues tender to buy 'Anant Shastra' air defence missile system

The tender has been issued by the Indian Army to the state-owned Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) to buy the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) developed Anant Shastra air defence missile system, which was earlier known as the Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile system, defence officials told ANI.

The project

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