India’s Kusha missile test signals step closer to self-reliance for air defence

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1. Sat, 8 August 2026

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   • South China Morning Post05:00first to report
     India’s Kusha missile test signals step closer to self-reliance for air defence

     India’s first test of its Kusha long-range surface-to-air missile system is seen as a milestone that could pave the way for New Delhi to bolster its home-grown air defence network and meet the challenges of future conflicts. Developed by the state-run Defence Research and Development Organisation, the system is expected to become a key part of the two-phase Mission Sudarshan Chakra, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s plan for a multilayered national defence umbrella against ballistic missiles,...

2. Sun, 9 August 2026

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   • idrw.org02:30
     Project Kusha and S-400: Why Russia Believes Both Systems Can Coexist in India's Air Defence Network - idrw.org

     India’s ambitious Project Kusha, the indigenous long-range air defence programme designed to complement the country’s existing missile...

   • ianslive.in13:33
     Kusha missile test brings India closer to self-reliance and multilayered defence umbrella: Report

     New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) The first test of the Kusha long-range surface-to-air missile system is set to bring India closer to self-reliance and be a key part of Sudarshan Chakra, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-phase Mission for a multilayered national defence umbrella, against ballistic missiles, fighter aircraft, drones and other threats by 2035, a media report said.

3. Sat, 22 August 2026

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   • newsx.com05:32
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4. Tue, 1 September 2026

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   • Times of India11:39
     S-500 and Su-57 on the table: What India could gain from its next big Russia defence deals

     India and Russia are discussing major defense deals for missile systems. The S-500 missile defense system and Su-57 stealth fighter are key topics. These discussions aim to deepen military ties between the two nations. India faces an aircraft shortfall and regional air power challenges. Broader defense cooperation and potential upgrades were also on the agenda.

5. Wed, 2 September 2026

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   • Times of India16:23
     'New peaks of lethality': IAF tests Khagantak-243; all about long range glide bomb

     The Indian Air Force has achieved a major milestone by successfully testing the Khagantak-243 glide bomb. This homegrown weapon enhances India's stand-off precision strike capability, covering distances of over 140 km once released from an aircraft. Developed in partnership by Bharat Electronics Limited and JSR Dynamics, this test underscores India's commitment to defence innovation.