Project Kusha India's Air Defence Shield Explained, Project Kusha DRDO, Defence Inconnect

Project Kusha India's Air Defence Shield Explained, Project Kusha DRDO, Defence Inconnect | India has just test-fired Project Kusha—its indigenous 400 km-range air defence system that many are calling India's answer to the S-400! Developed by DRDO, Project Kusha can intercept fighter jets, cruise missiles, drones, ballistic missiles and even high-value AWACS aircraft. But with Russia offering the 600 km-range S-500, should India buy it or back its own homegrown air defence revolution? Is this the future backbone of Mission Sudarshan Chakra and India's air defence shield? Watch this Inconnect News defence update for more details! #India #Defence #Defencenews #IndianDefenceUpdate #ProjectKusha #DRDO #S400 #S500 #IndianAirForce #IndiaDefence #IndianMilitary #IndianArmy #IndianNavy #IndiaPakistanWar #IndiaPakistanNews #IndiavsPakistan #PMModi #Geopolitics #news #currentaffairs #worldaffairs Is Project Kusha The Ultimate Game Changer For Indian Air Defence? India has successfully test-fired Project Kusha, marking a major milestone in the country's indigenous air defence programme and strengthening its push towards defence self-reliance. In this report by Inconnect News, we explain why Project Kusha DRDO is being described as India's answer to the S-400 and what it could mean for the Indian Air Force, the Indian Army, and India's future security. This latest news and Defence News update explores the technology, strategic importance and geopolitical implications of the project. Developed by DRDO, Project Kusha is a long-range surface-to-air missile system designed to intercept fighter aircraft, cruise missiles, ballistic missiles, drones and high-value airborne assets, including AWACS and aerial refuelling aircraft. The system will feature interceptor variants with engagement ranges of 120 km, 250 km and up to 400 km, supported by an indigenous radar capable of detecting threats beyond 500 km. This Project Kusha Explained report also examines how the system complements India S400, S400 India, Akash and Barak-8 to create a layered air defence network. Approved at ₹21,700 crore, Project Kusha is expected to enter service between 2028 and 2030 and will play an important role in Mission Sudarshan Chakra, announced under PM Modi. The initiative aims to build an AI-enabled, multi-layered air defence shield capable of countering emerging aerial threats. As Modi continues to emphasise indigenous defence manufacturing, Project Kusha represents another significant step towards reducing dependence on imported military systems. The report also analyses whether India should pursue Russia's S-500 offer alongside Project Kusha, especially as regional military competition under India Vs China intensifies. We also discuss how lessons from Operation Sindoor, India Vs Pakistan, India Pakistan War, and evolving India Pakistan News continue to shape India's air defence planning. Stay tuned to Inconnect News Insights for trusted India News, World News, News, Indian Defence Update, Defence, IAF, and UPSC-focused analysis on India's evolving strategic capabilities. Tune in for Inconnect News Insights and the latest news on Defence and Geopolitics. Here are a few questions, leave a comment and have your say: Can Project Kusha replace the S-400? Should India buy the S-500 too? Is Project Kusha a game changer? Can India dominate future air warfare? Is DRDO building India's best defence system yet? #indian #news #englishnews #latestnews #newsupdate #newsupdates #currentnews #currentaffairstoday #latestnewstoday #newsalert #inconnectnews Connect with us: On Youtube:    / @inconnectnews   On Instagram: @inconnectnews On Twitter: @inconnectnews On Facebook:   / inconnectnewsofficial   On Linkedin:   / inconnectnews   Welcome to Inconnectnews, where news meets infotainment! We bring you daily audio-visual updates on News & current affairs. Join us as we explore the world and bring you the latest news from around India, the Indian Ocean Region, Indo Pacific and beyond!