Mission Sudarshan Chakra: AK-630 Guns To Boost Border Defence And Civilian Protection

In a significant boost to India's air defence capabilities under Mission Sudarshan Chakra, the Indian Army has issued a tender to acquire six AK-630 30mm air defence guns from a state-owned company. These systems are intended to enhance the protection of civilian areas and religious sites near the Pakistan border, forming part of India's long-term strategy to establish a multi-layered security shield.

Tender Driven by Lessons from Operation Sindoor

The procurement follows insights gained from Operation Sindoor, during which the Pakistani military targeted civilians and religious sites in Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab. The AK-630 systems are expected to strengthen India's defensive posture against such threats.

Mission Sudarshan Chakra Overview

Launched on Independence Day 2025 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Mission Sudarshan Chakra aims to create a comprehensive, indigenous, multi-layered security shield by 2035. The initiative integrates air defence systems, surveillance, and cyber security, providing both defensive and potential offensive capabilities. The mission aligns with the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative to enhance self-reliance in defence technology.

Army Chief's Warning to Pakistan

Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi issued a stern warning to Pakistan, emphasizing that India will not show restraint in Operation Sindoor 2.0. He stated that the military response would compel Pakistan to reconsider its position regarding its "place in history and geography."

Details of the AK-630 Tender

Defence officials confirmed to ANI: "Indian Army Air Defence has floated an RFP for the procurement of six AK-630 Air Defence Gun Systems with Advanced Weapon and Equipment India Ltd (AWEIL). The system sought is a 30mm multi-barrel mobile air defence gun with a high rate of fire."

The guns will be mounted on trailers and towed by high-mobility vehicles, allowing rapid deployment and operational flexibility.

Capabilities of the AK-630 Air Defence Guns

The AK-630 systems are designed to counter threats from URAM (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Rockets, Artillery, and Mortars) and will protect key population centres and Centres of Faith near the international border and Line of Control. The guns have a range of up to 4 km and a cyclic rate of fire of up to 3,000 rounds per minute, with detection facilitated by an all-weather electro-optical fire control system.

Integration into Sudarshan Chakra Shield

These gun systems will become a crucial component of the Sudarshan Chakra air defence shield, integrated into India's overall air defence architecture. The Army Air Defence has already been instrumental in thwarting Pakistani drone and aircraft attacks.

Defence Minister's Visit and Ongoing Vigilance

Recently, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited Army Air Defence troops in Bhuj, Gujarat, where they successfully repelled multiple Pakistani aerial attacks during Operation Sindoor.

With inputs from ANI