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India to test-fire three Kusha interceptor variants
Hindustan Times··24 Jul
India plans to test-fire all three Kusha interceptor variants after DRDO's July 23 maiden flight test successfully intercepted a simulated high-speed, high-altitude target from APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha. The indigenous long-range system includes the 150km M1, 250km M2 and 350 to 400km M3 interceptors, designed to counter fighter jets, missiles, drones and stealth threats.
Prism
What It Means For You
- India's push for indigenous air defence could reduce long-term reliance on imported missile systems like the S-400.
- Citizens near strategic installations may eventually be covered by a layered, domestically built defence shield.
- Defence sector workers and DRDO partners stand to gain from continued investment in homegrown missile programmes.
What's Happening
- India plans to test-fire three Kusha interceptor variants after DRDO's July 23 maiden flight test succeeded.
- The interceptors cover ranges of 150km, 250km and 350 to 400km respectively.
- The system is designed to counter aircraft, missiles, drones and stealth threats.
Building Toward A 2035 Air Shield
- Project Kusha is a core part of Mission Sudarshan Chakra, India's planned nationwide air defence network.
- The system will integrate with the Air Force's existing command and control network.
- Phased induction into service is planned between 2028 and 2030.
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