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Discuss the significance of indigenous air defence capabilities in strengthening India’s strategic autonomy. Explain the technological requirements for developing advanced air defence systems. Highlight the challenges involved.

Topic: Indigenization of technology and developing new technology Q6. Discuss the significance of indigenous air defence capabilities in strengthening India’s strategic autonomy. Explain the technological requirements for developing advanced air defence systems. Highlight the challenges involved. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TOI Why the question Recent advancements in India’s indigenous air defence programmes, including …

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The Kusha Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (LR-SAM)

Source: TOISubject: Security Context: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the maiden flight test of the Kusha Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (LR-SAM) from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha. LR-SAM About The Kusha Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (LR-SAM): What It Is? Project Kusha is India's indigenously developed, long-range air defence …

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Project Kusha

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: TOI  Context: India is embarking on Project Kusha, a mission designed to enhance its air defence capabilities with a system rivalling the effectiveness of the renowned S-400. It includes the acquisition of three long-range Interceptor missiles with ranges of 150km, 250km, and 350km, ensuring comprehensive protection against aerial threats. …

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