India’s Anant Shastra: The Indigenous Shield Our Troops Have Been Waiting For

HomeNewsIndias Anant Shastra: The Indigenous Shield Our Troops Have Been Waiting ForIndia’s Anant Shastra: The Indigenous Shield Our Troops Have Been Waiting ForThe Indian Army's decision to induct the Anant Shastra Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile system ( QRSAM) marks more than just another defence acquisition. The OSA-AK systems that Anant Shastra will replace served us well, but they are relics from the 1980s Soviet arsenal. Speed, Mobility, and the Mathematics of SurvivalWhat makes Anant Shastra compelling isn’t just its impressive specifications, though those matter enormously. Developed jointly by DRDO, Bharat Electronics Limited, and Bharat Dynamics Limited, Anant Shastra is entirely indigenous. As Anant Shastra systems begin rolling off production lines and into service, they will carry with them more than missiles and radars.