Current Context: On March 30, 2025, the Indian Army’s Air Defence Corps conducted a live missile-firing exercise at Gopalpur Seawards Firing Ranges, successfully demonstrating the 9K33 Osa-AK missile system’s precision.

Key Facts:

• Type: Soviet-origin, low-altitude surface-to-air missile system.
• Developed: 1960s, deployed in 1972.
• Key Features:
• Highly mobile, all-in-one vehicle-mounted system.
• Independent detection & engagement of aerial threats.
• Historical Context Army Air Defence Corps was formed in 1939, evolving through World War II & modern conflicts, Separated from Regiment of Artillery in 1994.
• Exercise Highlights: Conducted by the White Tiger Division.
• Global Relevance
• Osa-AK is deployed worldwide, including in the Russia-Ukraine war.
• Demonstrates combat effectiveness & adaptability.