✅In a significant move towards enhancing its air defence capabilities, India is embarking on an ambitious project called 'Project Kusha.'
✅Project Kusha' is set to provide the Indian Air Force (IAF) with a long-range air defence system, with deployment targeted for 2028-29.
✅The ambitious indigenous project will be developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) at an estimated budget of Rs 21,700 crore.
✅Drawing parallels with Israel's renowned Iron Dome system, 'Project Kusha' is expected to not only match but potentially surpass the capabilities of its Israeli counterpart.
✅It aims to detect and destroy various hostile targets, including cruise missiles, stealth fighter jets, and drones at extended ranges.
📍Key Features:
✅The long-range surface-to-air defence system (LR-SAM) incorporates advanced long-range surveillance and fire control radars, which empower the IAF to effectively monitor airspace and fend off enemy threats.
✅Interceptor missiles, with ranges of 150 km, 200 km, and 350 km, provide the ability to detect and strike hostile targets at different distances.
✅It will also be effective in providing strategic and tactical cover.
✅The system reportedly has a single-shot kill chance of at least 80%and over 90% when two missiles are fired after each other.
✅The firing units of 'Project Kusha' can seamlessly integrate with the IAF's air command and control system, facilitating coordination with a wide range of military radars.
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