India-South Korea Defence Collaboration
India and South Korea are set to collaborate on the development and production of next-generation weapon systems. This collaboration builds on the success of their industrial cooperation in the commercial sector.
Key Agreements and Areas of Collaboration
- Joint development of next-generation technologies, including:
- Laser weapons
- Mobile air defence platforms
- Focus on countering emerging aerial threats.
- Collaboration between Indian defence company Larsen & Toubro and South Korea's Hanwha Co. Ltd. on:
- Directed energy weapons
- Self-propelled air defence systems
Strategic Discussions
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held bilateral discussions with Republic of Korea’s Minister of National Defence, Ahn Gyu-back, focusing on expanding collaboration in:
- Industrial cooperation
- Joint production
- Maritime security
- Emerging technologies
Singh also met with Lee Yong-chul, Minister for Defense Acquisition Program Administration, to discuss joint development and export opportunities.
India-RoK Defence Industry Business Roundtable
Rajnath Singh chaired the roundtable, bringing together senior government officials and leading defence industry representatives from both nations to explore avenues for joint development.
Indian Army's Long-Range Rocket System
The Indian Army's new long-range rocket systems, procured using emergency financial powers, have demonstrated exceptional accuracy during live-firing trials at Chandipur, Odisha.
- Suryastra Universal Rocket Launcher, made by Nibe Limited, successfully fired rockets at ranges of:
- 150 km
- 300 km
- Rockets achieved an accuracy of hitting targets within 2 meters from a distance of 300 km.
- Importance of long-range precision rockets highlighted by their effective use in recent conflicts, such as the Russia-Ukraine war.
