Mission Sudarshan Chakra is a newly announced Indian national security initiative, unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his Independence Day speech on August 15, 2025. The mission is inspired by the legendary Sudarshan Chakra of Lord Krishna and aims to create a state-of-the-art, indigenous multi-layered defence shield for India, comparable to Israel's Iron Dome system.
 
Key Objectives and Features

• Comprehensive Security Shield: The mission focuses on protecting India's strategic, civilian, and religious sites from enemy attacks—including threats from long-range missiles, drones, aircraft, and cyber incursions.
• Multi-Domain Defence: Mission Sudarshan Chakra is designed to integrate advanced surveillance, interception, and counter-attack capabilities. It spans air, land, sea, and cyber domains for swift threat neutralization.
• Indigenous Development: All components are to be researched, developed, and manufactured in India, leveraging domestic talent and promoting self-reliance in the defence sector.
• Timeline: The national security shield is projected to be expanded, strengthened, and modernized over the next ten years, with a target for full operationalization by 2035.
• Collaboration: The initiative will involve joint efforts between India’s defence research organizations, armed forces, private sector, and technology innovators.

Strategic Importance

• Inspired by Historical Legacy: Modi invoked Lord Krishna’s Sudarshan Chakra as a symbol of strength and proactive strategy, referencing its legendary Mahabharata use in shielding allies.
• Response to Security Incidents: The mission seeks to prevent events like the 2008 Mumbai attacks and recent hostilities with Pakistan, moving from a reactive to a proactive security posture.
• Retaliatory Capabilities: Beyond mere defence, Sudarshan Chakra will enable India to respond effectively to cross-border threats, especially terrorism—giving the armed forces authority for decisive action.

Technology and Comparison

• Iron Dome Comparison: Mission Sudarshan Chakra is modeled on Israel’s Iron Dome, known for its high success rate in intercepting rockets. The Indian version aims to integrate advanced sensors, interceptors, and command systems to rival global standards.
• Current Capabilities: India currently operates Russian-made S-400 air defence systems, called Sudarshan Chakra in military ranks, but the new mission focuses on an indigenous equivalent with broader coverage and multilayered integration.

Conclusion
Mission Sudarshan Chakra represents India’s commitment to a proactive, indigenous, and integrated national security posture. By 2035, it aims to blanket the country with protective layers spanning physical and cyber threats, firmly rooted in Indian innovation, and reducing dependency on foreign defence technologies.

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