Our indigenous air defence shield Project Kusha will be a game changer, says Rajnath Singh
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has lauded the indigenous 'Project Kusha' air defence system as a transformative asset for national security. During a visit to the DRDO, he emphasized the system's success in recent operations and highlighted the importance of self-reliance in developing advanced military technologies.
Why it matters
The development of indigenous long-range air defence systems is a critical component of India's strategic autonomy and military modernization efforts.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday (June 12, 2026) described the indigenous Project Kusha air defence programme as a “game changer” for India’s security architecture, asserting that its importance had already been demonstrated during Operation Sindoor.
The article focuses heavily on government rhetoric and the promotion of nationalistic defense achievements, typical of state-aligned defense reporting.
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