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DRDO conducts maiden Kusha LRSAM flight test
NewsOnAir··24 Jul
DRDO successfully conducted the maiden flight test of the long-range surface-to-air missile Kusha from APJ Abdul Kalam Island in Odisha on July 23. The missile intercepted an electronically simulated target, validating key systems. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO scientists and the armed forces. The test marks a milestone in India's indigenous air defence capability development programme.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Indigenous air defence advances may reduce reliance on imports.
- Successful missile tests signal growing domestic military technology capacity.
- Defence modernisation supports long-term national security planning.
What's Happening
- DRDO conducted maiden Kusha LRSAM flight test on July 23.
- Test launched from APJ Abdul Kalam Island in Odisha.
- Missile intercepted an electronically simulated target.
Indigenous Missile Milestone
- Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO scientists and armed forces.
- Kusha is a long-range surface-to-air missile system.
- Test validated key guidance and interception systems.
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