The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on 23 JUly successfully carried out the maiden flight-test of the indigenous ‘Kusha’ Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (LRSAM) from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha.
The missile was tested against an electronic target simulating a high-speed, high-altitude aerial threat, which it successfully intercepted, validating the performance of the weapon system.
The ‘Kusha’ missile system is designed to neutralise a wide range of aerial threats, including fighter aircraft, missiles, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and large enemy aircraft across an extended range and altitude envelope.
All key elements of the weapon system—including the missile, radars, and command and control systems—have been developed indigenously by various DRDO laboratories in collaboration with industry partners.
The successful maiden test marks a major step towards the induction of an indigenous long-range air defence system, reinforcing India’s push for self-reliance in advanced defence technologies under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
Source: PIB
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