Mains Answer Writing - 29 Mar, 2026
GS2
Internal Security
10 marks
Discuss the role of ship-based air defence systems like Shtil in strengthening India’s maritime security. Highlight their key features and strategic significance.
Tips for your answer
- Define + Contextualize quickly
- Start with 1–2 lines defining ship-based SAM and link it to modern naval warfare & aerial threats.
- Structure = Features → Role → Significance
- Features: VLS, medium range, all-weather, radar integration
- Role: fleet air defence, interception, layered security
- Significance: survivability, IOR dominance, complementing systems
- Use value addition in conclusion
- Mention self-reliance (Atmanirbhar Bharat), evolving threats (UAVs, missiles), and future-ready navy
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