Prelims Perspective: What needs to be learned?

• What is it?
• Target Period 
• Significance of Defence Indegenisation

Mains Perspective: Notes need to be prepared

• Defence Technology (GS III- Science and Technology)

What needs to be known?

• Mission Sudarshan Chakra
  • Launch: On 79th Independence Day Celebration
  • Objective: Aim to develop an advanced, multi-layered defence shield to protect India’s strategic, civilian, and religious sites by 2035.
  • Features
    • Ensure self-reliance in critical defence technology in consonance with the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision.
    • Advanced Technology involving AI, cyber defence, and physical systems, all integrated.
• Significance of Defence Indigenisation
  • Ensure strategic autonomy by minimising dependence on foreign suppliers.
  • Builds indigenous capability in advanced technologies.
  • Saves foreign exchange, lowers long-term procurement costs.
  • Boost MSMEs, start-ups, and private participation in the sector.
  • Export to a foreign market.

Source: The Hindu