Goa, Aug. 15 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday unveiled a project to develop an indigenous air-defence system designed to safeguard India's vital military and civilian installations while delivering a decisive response to enemy threats. The announcement came amid growing security concerns from Pakistan and China.

Speaking from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Independence Day, Modi also reiterated India's resolve to reduce dependence on foreign military technologies, calling for the development of home-grown jet engines for the country's fighter aircraft.

Though the prime minister did not elaborate on the system, named "Sudarshan Chakra," experts suggested it could resemble Israel's Iron Dome - an advanced all-weather missile shi...