The Indian Air Force has upgraded its defense capabilities by creating the SAMAR-2 missile system, marking a notable advancement. By repurposing older Russian R-27 air-to-air missiles already in its possession, the IAF has developed SAMAR-2 domestically. This means India has built its own improved version of the missile system using existing resources, showcasing its growing self-reliance in defense technology.
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Air Marshal Vibhas Pande underscores SAMAR 2 as the evolution of the missile system, emphasizing its strategic significance. He explains that the main aim of this initiative is to optimize the usage of retiring missiles by integrating them into a robust air defense framework.
The IAF’s 7 Base Repair Depot Tughlakabad (BRD) developed the SAMAR system by repurposing old Russian-origin air-to-air missile systems. The IAF has carried out successful firing trials of the SAMAR system during the Astrashakti 2023 exercise at Suryalanka Air Force Station in Andhra Pradesh.Â
