Question 8Explain and Critically assessGS3GS3
Missile defence systems are becoming critical for national security in the face of evolving regional threats and advanced weapon technologies. Explain the working principle of missile defence systems. Critically assess India's progress in developing indigenous missile defence capabilities.
Main Body
Recent operation Sindoor highlighted the evolving nature of warfare where increasing use of missiles and drones calls for strengthening of Missile defence systems. Working Principle of Missile defence System: 1) Radar unit - Track the incoming missile using waves [with diagram] 2) Missile unit - Engage the target based on Radar units - MissileProximity killBlast near incoming missile to destroy the target
India's progress in indigenous Missile defence system Achievements: Multilayer Defence System - Long range, Medium range, Short-range Akash Missile SystemIntegration of S-400 with Indian systems Collaboration with Israel for Intermediate system Challenges faced by India: Defence importS-400 from Russia Delayed DRDO ProjectAstra kusva Limited coverage against Drone SWARMTechnology transfer agreement for domestic productionTimely completion of Astra kusvaBetter multilayer grid and use of directed energy weapon Thus withstanding threat from Chinaand Pakistan calls for greater investment in Missile defence system and more collaboration with Akfis and Israel
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Conclusion
Thus withstanding threat from China and Pakistan calls for greater investment in Missile defence system and more collaboration with Akfis and Israel
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Diagram
Radar tracking diagram showing incoming missile detection and engagement process
Topper
Jayant Garg
AIR 642024
Subject & Paper
GS3GS3
Topic
Science and Technology
Defence
Missile defence systems
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186
Total words
1
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technical
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