Watch: DRDO conducts maiden flight test of long-range Kusha air defence missile
India's DRDO has successfully conducted the maiden flight test of the Kusha long-range surface-to-air missile system. This indigenous project aims to create a multi-tier air defense shield capable of intercepting various aerial threats, including stealth platforms and cruise missiles.
Why it matters
The development of the Kusha system marks a significant advancement in India's defense capabilities, intended to compete with global systems like the S-400 and Patriot.
NEW DELHI: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Thursday successfully carried out the maiden flight test of the Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (LR-SAM) Kusha from APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha, marking a major milestone in India's efforts to develop an indigenous long-range air defence shield.According to DRDO, the Kusha missile system is designed to neutralise a wide range of aerial threats, including fighter aircraft, cruise missiles, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and large enemy aircraft across an extended range and altitude envelope.The successful test marks a key step in the development of Project Kusha, India's indigenous long-range air defence programme that aims to rival systems such as Russia's S-400 Triumf and the US MIM-104 Patriot.Project Kusha is being developed by DRDO as the backbone of India's future long-range air defence network.
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