India's Defence Research and Development Organisation successfully flight tested the indigenous Kusha missile. This long-range air defence system aims to counter various aerial threats effectively.

The missile system is planned as a three-tier architecture with multiple interceptor ranges. Bharat Electronics Limited is the principal industry partner for radar systems integration.

Project Kusha forms a key component of India's future national air defence shield.

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