A brand-new Advanced Weapon System Complex at Hyderabad was inaugurated on Friday the 12th of June 2026.
The Defence Minister Rajnath Singh was personally present during the occasion which is located within the DRDO’s Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL), Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex.
In his address, the Defence Minister commended the Missile Systems & Strategic Systems Cluster of DRDO for its pivotal contributions to India’s technological excellence, strategic autonomy, and national security.
He asserted that the exceptional performance of indigenous missile systems during Operation Sindoor is testimony to the growing strength of India’s defence R&D ecosystem.
“The systems developed by DRDO, such as Akash and BrahMos, proved that India possesses the capability to compete in the global defence technology ecosystem. Strength is essential for peace, and self-reliance is the most reliable foundation for that strength. It is a fact proven by DRDO,” Rajnath Singh said.
The new facility forms part of the ‘Mission Sudarshan Chakra’ – a multi-level missile defence system of modern India.
“It will not only protect military installations and critical infrastructure, but also ensure the safety of civil infrastructure & key establishments.
“The system will possess the capability to deliver a decisive punch whenever needed. Its three-layered protection will ensure minimal inconvenience to citizens and prioritise their safety. It is a system designed to provide a robust protective shield for all assets of vital importance”, stated Rajnath Singh.
