India unveils Mission Sudarshan Chakra multi-layer missile defence system on 13 June 2026

Exam-focused facts from the 14 June 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Mission Sudarshan Chakra is a multi-level missile defence system designed to protect military installations, critical infrastructure, and civil establishments.
The mission was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his 2025 Independence Day address.
The system features three-layered protection to provide a robust protective shield for assets of vital importance.
The announcement was made during the inauguration of an Advanced Weapon System Complex at the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL) within the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex.
The Defence Minister cited the performance of indigenous DRDO systems, including Akash and BrahMos, during Operation Sindoor as evidence of India's defence R&D capabilities.