India’s own ‘Iron Dome’? What is 'Mission Sudarshan Chakra' & how PM Modi plans to build the most powerful defence shield yet

Source : The Economic Times Narendra Modi launched Mission Sudarshan Chakra. It aims to build an indigenous air defence system. This system will protect key Indian sites from enemy attacks. It will also deliver counter-strikes. The mission promotes self-reliance in defence. India aims to develop jet engines locally. Sudarshan Chakra is expected to be operational by 2035.