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Sign in to searchTunguska Air Defence Missile System: Strengthening India’s Short-Range Air Defence
The Government of India has recently signed defence contracts worth ₹858 crore, including a ₹445 crore agreement with Rosoboronexport for the procurement of the Tunguska air defence missile system. The Tunguska (NATO designation: SA-19 Grison) is a Russian-origin, self-propelled air defence system combining both anti-aircraft guns and surface-to-air missiles on a single tracked platform. It is specifically designed to protect mechanised formations such as tanks and infantry against low-altitude aerial threats including helicopters, aircraft, cruise missiles, and increasingly, drones.
Technically, the system integrates twin 30 mm automatic cannons with eight 9M311 series missiles, supported by radar and optical tracking. This hybrid configuration allows layered defence—guns for close-range targets and missiles for longer engagements—making it highly versatile. Its rapid reaction time (8–10 seconds) and mobility enhance battlefield survivability.
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India's ₹445 crore Tunguska air defence system procurement strengthens short-range defence against drones, helicopters, and low-altitude aerial threats.
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