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Time of India
10-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
BEL, BEML, BDL, Data Patterns and other defence stocks in focus as Indian Army eyes Rs 30,000 crore air defence missile system
Defence stocks such as Bharat Electronics ( BEL ), BEML , Bharat Dynamics ( BDL ), Data Patterns , Paras Defence and others will be in focus on Tuesday following reports that the Indian Army is set to acquire an indigenous Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile ( QRSAM ) system worth Rs 30,000 crore. According to news agency ANI, the Defence Ministry is expected to take up the proposal soon for the purchase of three QRSAM regiments for Army Air Defence. These systems, developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation ( DRDO ), are intended for deployment along India's western and northern borders. Also Read: KEI Industries, DCB Bank among 10 small-cap stocks analysts expect to gain up to 75% Designed for mobility and rapid response, the QRSAM systems can track and engage targets on the move and fire after brief halts. With a range of around 30 km, the QRSAM will complement existing platforms like Akash and MRSAM in the short to medium-range category. Officials said the missile system has undergone extensive trials under both day and night conditions. Live Events Also Read: Dixon Technologies, LIC Housing Finance among 10 mid-cap stocks analysts expect to gain up to 40% The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) is likely to meet in the fourth week of June to consider the proposal. The move follows recent skirmishes where the Indian Army's Air Defence units effectively countered drones from across the border using L-70 and Zu-23 air defence guns, while systems like Akash, MRSAM, and the IAF's Spyder and S-400 played a key role. Also Read: Vishal Mega Mart, SBI Card among 8 large & midcap stocks that hit 52-week highs on Monday To enhance preparedness, the Army Air Defence is also set to induct new radars, very short-range air defence systems, jammers, and laser-based anti-drone technologies. ( Disclaimer : Recommendations, suggestions, views and opinions given by the experts are their own. These do not represent the views of the Economic Times) ETMarkets WhatsApp channel )
Time of India
09-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Indian Army to get Rs 30,000 crore QRSAM air defence missile system boost
At a time when Indian air defence systems successfully thwarted the Pakistan aircraft, missile and drones attacks under Operation Sindoor, the Indian Army is all set to get Rs 30,000 crore boost with a new surface-to-air missile system expected to be cleared for acquisition by the Defence Ministry soon. The Defence Ministry is scheduled to take up the proposal for buying three regiments of the indigenous Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile system (WRSAM) for the Army Air Defence for deployment along both western and northern borders, defence officials told ANI here The missile systems, developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation, are highly mobile as they have the capability to search and track targets on the move and fire at short halts, they said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Empty Alaska Cruises Departing From Ontario That Seniors Can Book For Dirt Cheap FavoriteSearches | Search Ads Learn More Undo With a range of around 30 km, the system would be complementing the existing systems in the forces like the MRSAM and Akash in short to medium ranges. The missile system performance has been extensively evaluated under both day and night operational scenarios during the trials. Live Events The meeting of Defence Acquisition Council is planned to be held around the fourth week of June. During the four-day conflict with Pakistan, which used Chinese weaponry, the Indian Army's Air Defence units destroyed majority of the drones using L-70 and Zu-23 air defence guns while the Akash and MRSAM played a crucial role along with the Indian Air Force's Spydwr and Sudarshan S-400 air defence systems. The Army Air Defence is also getting a number of new radars, very short range air defence systems along with jammers and laser-based systems to deal with drones of Turkish and Chinese origin.
Business Standard
30-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
Army deployed air defence to protect Golden Temple from Pak drones: Lt Gen
Lt Gen Sumer Ivan D'Cunha says Army deployed guns at Golden Temple to counter Pakistani drone threats; operation was cleared after coordination with temple authorities The Indian Army deployed air defence systems at the Golden Temple in Amritsar to neutralise drone threats from Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, Director General of Army Air Defence Lieutenant General Sumer Ivan D'Cunha has said. In an interview with ANI released on Monday, Lt Gen D'Cunha said the deployment was made after temple authorities understood the nature of the threat and coordinated with the Army. 'The Golden Temple hierarchy realised there was possibly a threat when it was explained to them. They allowed us to deploy guns to protect… the Golden Temple's lights were switched off so that we could clearly visualise the drones as they were coming in,' he said. Debris of Pakistani drones, missiles recovered During a demonstration in Amritsar, the Army showcased debris of intercepted drones and missiles launched from Pakistan and brought down by upgraded systems including the L-70 Air Defence Guns and the AKASH missile batteries. 'These systems allowed for improved targeting and visibility, especially when aided by temple authorities switching off exterior lights,' Lt Gen D'Cunha added. First Published: May 20 2025 | 4:20 PM IST
India Today
21-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Short-range drones recovered along Pak border after ceasefire, probe on: Sources
Security forces have launched an investigation into the origin of short-range drones recovered along the border after a ceasefire was announced between India and Pakistan following days of military offensives from both most of the drones sent by Pakistan between May 7 and 10 were shot down, a small number of very short-range drones — capable of only local operations — were found in various border areas, government sources told India Today drones resemble inexpensive models commonly sold online, lacking the capacity to travel long distances. Security agencies are planning to seek intelligence assistance to trace how and from where these drones were procured. Officials believe that e-commerce platforms may hold records of drone sales in the past month, including buyer details, which could provide critical successfully thwarted the large-scale drone and aerial attacks, with Army Air Defence chief Lt Gen Sumer D'Cunha confirming that Pakistan deployed between 800 and 1,000 drones during its military majority were destroyed by Indian air defence gunners and systems, he said, adding that several unmanned combat vehicles carrying payloads exceeding 10 kilograms were completely neutralised by Indian troops in a strong retaliatory forces have recovered hundreds of drone fragments scattered across Indian territory, highlighting both the vast scale of the attack and the swift, effective Operation Sindoor, India launched a strike on the early hours of May 7, targeting and destroying nine terror infrastructure sites across Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (POK) in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which killed 26 response, Pakistan attempted attacks on Indian military bases on May 8, 9, and 10. After four days of escalating confrontations, India and Pakistan reached an understanding on halting all military actions on May Watch
Indian Express
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
No permission given to Army for gun deployment at Golden Temple, Sikh clergy and SGPC clarify
A day after Lieutenant General Sumer Ivan D'Cunha, Director General of Army Air Defence, hinted that air defence guns were deployed at the Golden Temple in Amritsar to neutralise aerial threats from Pakistan earlier this month, Sikh religious authorities and the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) clarified on Tuesday that 'no such permission was granted'. 'It is incorrect to say that the Army was given permission to deploy air defence guns at Sri Harmandir Sahib. No such permission was granted, and no such deployment occurred,' Giani Amarjeet Singh, the additional head granthi of Sri Harmandir Sahib, said in a statement released by the SGPC. 'During the blackout issued by the Amritsar district administration, the management cooperated by switching off exterior and upper lights. However, at places where the religious code of conduct is followed, the lights remained on,' Giani Amarjeet Singh said. In an interview with news agency ANI, which was released on Monday, Lieutenant General D'Cunha had said, 'The Golden Temple hierarchy realised there was possibly a threat when it was explained to them. They allowed us to deploy guns, to protect… the Golden Temple's lights were switched off so that we could clearly visualise the drones as they were coming in…'. On Tuesday, Giani Amarjeet Singh said that religious practices continued without interruption. 'The daily services at Sri Darbar Sahib, Langar Sri Guru Ram Das Ji, Akhand Path Sahib, and related shrines were carried out as usual. There was no disruption, and no one has the right to interfere,' he further said. Giani Amarjeet Singh also questioned the basis of the Army official's statement. 'Why the officer made this claim, only he can explain. But I can say with certainty that no permission was given for such deployment,' he added. SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami also denied any coordination with the Army regarding gun deployment. 'The administration contacted us only to request cooperation with blackout protocols. We switched off the external lights after consulting with the additional head granthi. No Army official contacted us about any other matter,' Dhami said. 'If such a deployment had happened, devotees present at the shrine would have seen and noted it….The Indian government should clarify why such statements are being made by Army officials,' he added. ' Head Granthi Giani Raghbir Singh, who was abroad at the time, said, 'No one from the Army contacted me about deployment of any guns, and no such event took place at Sri Darbar Sahib. The Army officer's statement is surprising.' The Indian Army had said on Monday that it had 'mobilised additional modern air defence assets' to neutralise Pakistan's aerial threats aimed at critical sites, including the Golden Temple and cities across Punjab.
