Kavach (anti-missile system)
| Kavach | |
|---|---|
INS Chennai (D65) launching a Kavach rocket. | |
| Type | Decoy system |
| Place of origin | India |
| Service history | |
| In service | May 2012−present |
| Used by | Indian Navy |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Ordnance Factory Board |
| Manufacturer |
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| Unit cost | ₹6–7 lakh |
| Produced | 2012−present |
| No. built | 4,000+ |
| Variants | Long Range, Medium Range, Short Range |
Kavach (lit. 'Armour') is an anti-missile naval decoy system to distract radar-guided missiles from their targets and act as a system for self-defence. It was designed and developed by the Ordnance Factory Board for the Indian Navy.