Archive · 15 Jun 2025
India's DRDO Developing Kusha Air Defence System
India's defense agency, DRDO, is creating a new air defense system called 'Kusha' to shield against things like drones and missiles.
It has three versions: one for short distances, one for medium distances, and one for long distances.
The short-range version will replace older guns.
The long-range version can shoot down targets up to 400 km away.
The systems are being made in India and should be ready for use by the armed forces around 2030.
DRDO is developing the 'Kusha' air defence system with three variants.
The system aims to protect against diverse airborne threats, including drones and missiles.
Kusha M1 will replace existing anti-aircraft guns, focusing on short-range protection.
Kusha M2 is designed to succeed the Pechora missile systems.
Kusha M3 offers extensive air defense, potentially intercepting targets up to 400 km.
- Who
- The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
- What
- DRDO is developing the Kusha air defense system, which has three variants.
- When
- Developmental trials are expected to start in 3-4 years, with potential induction by 2030.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To strengthen India’s air defense system against projectile threats.
- System Name
- Kusha
- Developer
- DRDO
- Variants
- M1, M2, M3
- Local Content
- Over 90%
- M3 Range
- Up to 400 km
- Potential Induction
- By 2030