Archive · 27 Sep 2025
Indian Army to Deploy Anant Shastra Missile System
The Indian Army is getting a new missile system called Anant Shastra to protect its borders.
This system, developed by DRDO, can shoot down planes, helicopters, and drones.
It's designed to move with the army, unlike fixed defenses.
It will be placed on the borders with Pakistan and China.
The system will be produced by BEL, aiming to defend against modern threats.
It can engage targets up to 30 km away.
The Indian Army is acquiring the Anant Shastra missile system for air defense.
The system is developed by DRDO and will be manufactured by BEL.
It is designed to counter aerial threats, including drones and fighter jets.
The Anant Shastra will be deployed along the northern and western borders.
The estimated cost of the system is around ₹30,000 crore.
- Who
- Indian Army
- What
- Will deploy the Anant Shastra missile system
- When
- Deployment planned in the future.
- Where
- Along the northern and western borders
- Why
- To strengthen air defense and protect against aerial threats.
- System Name
- Anant Shastra
- Purpose
- Air Defense
- Buyer
- Indian Army
- Cost
- ₹30,000 crore
- Developer
- DRDO
- Manufacturer
- BEL
- Deployment Location
- Northern and Western borders
- Engagement Range
- Up to 30 km
