Project Kusha Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile System
Sector: Aerospace & Defense • Location: Uttar Pradesh, India
Source: Defence.in
Project Kusha is India's indigenous long-range air defence program spearheaded by DRDO to develop a next-generation Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (LRSAM) platform. It aims to deploy a layered defensive shield against various aerial threats including fighter jets, cruise missiles, UAVs, and ballistic missiles, reducing reliance on foreign systems like the Russian S-400. The project includes mul
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Aerospace & Defense, Government, Manufacturing (Industrial)
- Location
- Uttar Pradesh, India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Defence.in
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Original status | under development |
Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | Project Kusha is India's indigenous long-range air defence program spearheaded by DRDO to develop a next-generation Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (LRSAM) platform. It aims to deploy a layered defensive shield against various aerial threats including fighter jets, cruise missiles, UAVs, and ballistic missiles, reducing reliance on foreign systems like the Russian S-400. The project includes multiple interceptor variants (M1, M2, and M3) with ranges from 150 km to 400 km, integrated into India's national air defence network and compatible with the Integrated Air Command and Control System (IACCS). The Indian Army has joined the Indian Air Force in backing the project, marking a tri-service approach. Prototype flight trials for Kusha-M1 and M2 interceptors are scheduled for the latter half of 2026. |
Original sector | Defence |
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Location
Country | India |
State | Uttar Pradesh |
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Source | Defence.in |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Aerospace & Defense, Government, Manufacturing (Industrial) |
Article published date | 2026-05-28 |
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