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The Indian Air Force celebrates success with the SAMAR air defence missile system, an indigenous innovation derived from old Russian air-to-air missiles. During Exercise AstraShakti-2023, the system showcased its prowess by engaging aerial threats with a 2 to 2.5 Mach speed range. With a twin-turret launch platform, it offers versatility, capable of firing two missiles in various threat scenarios. This achievement aligns with the government's push for self-reliance, demonstrating India's strides in indigenous defense development.

Indian Air Force tests SAMAR air defence missile, a self-developed system using old Russian air-to-air missiles, achieving success in trials., , Indian Air Force (IAF), Missile Test

The missile system participated for the first time in the exercise to test its surface-to-air weapon systems and carry out their operational field trials.

The SAMAR system consists of a twin-turret launch platform with the capability of launching two missiles in single and salvo mode, depending on the threat scenario.

The Indian Air Force, under Vibhas Pande's leadership, boasts 95-97% self-reliance for daily needs. While dependence on Sukhoi-30 and MIG-29 persists, efforts towards indigenization have yielded success, notably completing the MIG-29 upgrade sans Russian aid. Amidst aiming for 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat,' focus lies on indigenous spare parts production. The forthcoming Tejas Aircraft delivery from 2024 aligns with the Air Force's expansion goals. Collaborating with MSMEs since the USSR's dissolution, they've achieved 97% domestically manufactured Automatic Replacement system parts, reducing reliance...