DRDO successfully conducted the maiden flight-test of the 'Kusha' Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile.
The test was carried out from the APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha against an electronic target.
The 'Kusha' system can neutralize various aerial threats including fighter jets, missiles, and UAVs, significantly boosting India's air defence.
To build an indigenous Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (LR-SAM) system.
Key: Will provide comprehensive, multi-layered air defense coverage against various aerial threats.
The premier agency responsible for the research and development of the Kusha missile system.
GS Paper 3 > Science & Technology: Indigenization of technology
An indigenous Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (LR-SAM) developed by DRDO to neutralize aerial threats.