Raksha Mantri inaugurates Advanced Weapon System Complex at DRDL, Hyderabad

📌 Summary:

• Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh inaugurated an Advanced Weapon System Complex at DRDO's Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL), Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex, Hyderabad
• He praised DRDO's Missile Systems & Strategic Systems Cluster for advancing technological excellence, strategic autonomy and national security
• Cited the exceptional performance of indigenous missile systems (Akash, BrahMos) during Operation Sindoor as proof of India's defence R&D strength
• Highlighted 'Mission Sudarshan Chakra' (announced by PM Modi on 2025 Independence Day) — a planned multi-level, three-layered missile/air defence system to protect military, critical and civil infrastructure
• Stressed self-reliance (Atmanirbharta), resilience and deterrence as keys to safeguarding national security

🎯 UPSC Relevance: GS3 — defence indigenisation, missile/air defence technology, strategic autonomy.

📝 Prelims Facts:

• DRDL operates under DRDO; located at Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex, Hyderabad
• Akash (SAM) and BrahMos (supersonic cruise missile) are indigenous systems
• Mission Sudarshan Chakra — three-layered missile defence shield

🔑 Key Term: Mission Sudarshan Chakra — proposed multi-layered air & missile defence system.