Indian Army Issues Tender for Six AK-630 30mm Air Defence Guns Under Mission Sudarshan Chakra
In a move to strengthen protection for population centres and religious sites near the border with Pakistan, the Indian Army has issued a tender to procure six AK-630 30mm air defence guns from the state-owned Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Ltd (AWEIL). This acquisition is part of Mission Sudarshan Chakra, a long-term initiative to develop a multi-layered indigenous security shield by 2035.
The tender follows operational lessons from Operation Sindoor, where the Pakistan Army carried out targeted attacks on civilians and religious structures in Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab. The AK-630 system is designed to protect key population centres and Centres of Faith close to the international border and Line of Control.
According to defence officials, the 30mm multi-barrel mobile gun system can deliver up to 3,000 rounds per minute and has a maximum range of 4 km. The guns are mounted on trailers and towed by high mobility vehicles. The system is capable of countering threats from UAVs, rockets, artillery, and mortars (URAM) and includes an all-weather Electro-Optical Fire Control system for detection and targeting.
The AK-630 guns will form a critical component of Mission Sudarshan Chakra, which integrates air defence, surveillance, and cybersecurity systems to provide a coordinated protective shield for strategic locations. The mission, launched on India’s Independence Day 2025 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, also aligns with the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative, emphasizing self-reliance in defence technology.
Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi recently reiterated India’s stance against cross-border attacks, warning Pakistan that the Indian Army would respond firmly to any terrorist activity under a potential Operation Sindoor 2.0.
The Army Air Defence has previously played a significant role in countering drone and aircraft incursions, and the addition of AK-630 systems is expected to further enhance operational readiness along vulnerable sectors. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh recently visited Army Air Defence units in Bhuj, Gujarat, where troops had successfully intercepted multiple aerial threats during Operation Sindoor.
The procurement reflects the Indian Army’s ongoing effort to modernize air defence capabilities, strengthen protection of civilian and religious sites, and maintain a robust defensive posture along sensitive border regions.
✍️ This article is written by the team of The Defense News.