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India to deploy indigenous air defence weapon system to protect Delhi from enemy aerial threats
The Economic Times | English | News | Dec. 11, 2025 | Geopolitical Conflict and Disputes
India is set to deploy an indigenous Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS) to protect the National Capital Region, including Delhi, from aerial threats such as missiles, drones, and fast-moving aircraft. This multilayered system will incorporate homegrown air defence missiles like the Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile systems and Very Short Range Air Defence Systems, supported by associated equipment, according to senior defence sources. The initiative follows concerns over potential threats, highlighted by an attempted attack during Operation Sindoor in May 2025.
The IADWS will enhance India's self-reliance in defence technology, replacing earlier plans to acquire the US-made National Advanced Surface to Air Missile System-II (NASAMS-II). Negotiations for the US system, which protects Washington DC and the White House, were halted due to the high costs demanded by the American side. The Indian Air Force will operate the new integrated system, while the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) collaborates with production agencies on networking, command, and control components.
DRDO has prior experience developing various air defence systems, including the Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile (QRSAM) and Medium Range SAM, and is currently working on a long-range SAM under project Kusha. India is also pursuing the acquisition of two remaining squadrons of the Russian S-400 Sudarshan systems and is considering a proposal from Russia for additional S-400 systems alongside the more advanced S-500 air defence system.