Indian Air Force Unveils Indigenous Samar-2 Missile System Re-Purposing Old Russian R-27 Missiles

Indian Air Force Unveils Indigenous Samar-2 Missile System Re-Purposing Old Russian R-27 Missiles

Daily Current Affairs   /   Indian Air Force Unveils Indigenous Samar-2 Missile System Re-Purposing Old Russian R-27 Missiles

Change Language English Hindi

Category : Defense Published on: February 28 2024

Share on facebook
  • SAMAR-2 is an indigenous surface-to-air missile system developed by the Indian Air Force (IAF) to bolster the nation's air defense capabilities.
  • The system repurposes aging Russian R-27 air-to-air missiles into potent surface-to-air defense solutions, extending the life cycle of legacy assets.
  • Air Marshal Vibhas Pande highlighted SAMAR-2 as a strategic approach to maximizing the utility of nearing-expiration missile systems, ensuring continued effectiveness in safeguarding Indian airspace.
  • The IAF's 7 Base Repair Depot (BRD) Tughlakabad played a crucial role in developing the SAMAR system, demonstrating India's capability in indigenous defense solutions.
  • Rigorous testing, including successful firing trials during the Astra Shakti 2023 exercise, validated the SAMAR system's operational capabilities and readiness for deployment.
Recent Post's

  • ITDC and the Ministry of Tribal Affairs launched a hospitality training program and manual for tribal homestay owners in New Delhi.

    Read More....

  • Evidence of a 125,000-year-old Neanderthal "factory" for fat extraction was discovered in Neumark-Nord, Germany, showing advanced cognitive skills.

    Read More....

  • The National Para Athletics Championship 2026 begins tomorrow at Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar, featuring 1,460 athletes as a selection trial for the Asian Para Games.

    Read More....

  • IIT Guwahati has developed a dual-purpose MXene material for highly efficient hydrogen production and solar-powered seawater desalination.

    Read More....

  • Researchers discovered a rare "Vela carli" freshwater crab possessing both male and female traits in Kerala's Silent Valley National Park.

    Read More....

  • Ancient petroglyphs resembling prehistoric rock art have been uncovered near the Beerappa Temple in Manchirevula, Telangana.

    Read More....

  • The Indian Navy's P-8I aircraft is participating in "Exercise Sea Dragon 2026," a multi-national anti-submarine warfare drill in Guam, USA.

    Read More....

  • Kusunpur is set to become Odisha’s first "Smart Village" through CSIR-led scientific innovations in agriculture and renewable energy.

    Read More....

  • Japanese retailer Uniqlo has appointed Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah as its brand ambassador for the "LifeWear" campaign.

    Read More....

  • Odisha topped the NITI Aayog Fiscal Health Index 2026 for its excellent revenue management, followed by Goa and Jharkhand.

    Read More....