New Delhi, Nov. 28 -- Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Friday referred to the 'Mission Sudarshan Chakra' announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Independence Day speech this year and said "work has started on adding value to the multi-layered air defence system more modern technologies".

Speaking at ANI's National Security Summit, he said Mission Sudarshan Chakra will be a priority to ensure that all critical infrastructure, population centres are fully protected in a reasonably time-bound manner.

"The Prime Minister already has announced on Independence Day what he calls the Sudarshan Chakra Mission, and that is meant to combine both air defence with offensive capabilities. Work has started on adding value to the multi-...