The Indian Army has opened a tender to purchase six AK‑630 30‑mm mobile air‑defence guns. The weapons will be mounted on trailers and towed by high‑mobility vehicles. They are intended to protect key population centres and places of worship that lie close to the border with Pakistan and along the Line of Control.
This move follows lessons from Operation Sindoor, in which the Pakistan Army used drones and small‑battleship‑type attacks on civilians and religious sites in Jammu & Kashmir and Punjab. The new guns can shoot up to 3,000 rounds per minute and reach targets within a four‑kilometre range. Their electro‑optical fire‑control system works in all weather, providing 24/7 detection of drones, rockets, artillery and mortar fire.
The acquisition is part of India’s Mission Sudarshan Chakra, a plan announced on Independence Day 2025 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to build a comprehensive, multi‑layered homeland‑security shield by 2035. The mission will weave together surveillance, cyber protection, and air‑defence systems to stop attacks on strategic installations. It aligns with the Aatmanirbhar Bharat drive to grow domestic defence technology.
Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi warned that Pakistan would not be tolerated in future operations, hinting at a fresh Operation Sindoor 2.0. Meanwhile, Defence Minister Jagat Prakash Nandeshwar recently toured Army air‑defence posts in Bhuj, Gujarat, where the troops had stopped several Pakistani sorties during the current campaign.
By adding the six AK‑630 guns, the Indian Army strengthens its already‑effective air‑defence posture and extends its reach right up to the international border. This new layer will be a vital part of the Sudarshan Chakra shield, helping keep civilians and critical infrastructure safe from evolving threats.
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