Project Kusha: India's Indigenous Long-Range Air Defence System

DRDO leads 'Project Kusha,' India's long-range air defense initiative, focusing on LR-SAM akin to Russia's S-400 Triumf system.

  • 'Project Kusha' is a collaborative effort between the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Israel Aerospace Industries, marking a significant step toward indigenous air defence capabilities.
  • The LR-SAM developed under Project Kusha aims to match Russia's S-400 capabilities, focusing on long-range air defence against various threats.
  • The system is designed to detect and eliminate incoming stealth fighters, aircraft, drones, cruise missiles, and precision-guided munitions within a range of up to 350 km.
  • The LR-SAM incorporates different interceptor missiles tailored for ranges of 150 km, 250 ....
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