India and Russia have reached a significant agreement to jointly manufacture the Pantsir air defence missile-gun system, marking a major step in supporting India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative in the defence sector. The agreement was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between India’s Bharat Dynamics Ltd (BDL) and Russia’s Rosoboronexport (ROE).
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Why in the news? | India and Russia to jointly manufacture the Pantsir air defence missile-gun system. |
Signatories | Bharat Dynamics Ltd (BDL) and Rosoboronexport (ROE). |
Event Context | MoU signed during the 5th India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission (IRIGC) Subgroup meeting in Goa. |
Purpose | To manufacture the Pantsir system under India’s ‘Make in India’ initiative. |
Key Features of Pantsir System | – Components: Missile launcher, radar truck, and command post. – Missile Range: Up to 20 km, altitudes of up to 15 km. – Speed: Missiles can intercept fast-moving targets at speeds of 1,300 m/s. – Guns: 30mm auto-cannons effective against low-altitude threats like drones. |
Strategic Importance | Enhances India’s defence self-reliance and strengthens India-Russia defence ties. |
Historical Context | India and Russia have long-standing defence cooperation; 60-70% of India’s military equipment is of Russian origin. |
Joint Projects with Russia | – S-400 missile system, T-90 tanks, Su-30 MKI, AK-203 rifles, BrahMos missiles. – Licensed production of military hardware and technology. |
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