India to test fire 3 Kusha interceptors as Mission Sudarshan Chakra acquires speed
India's Mission Sudarshan Chakra is set to test fire three long‑range Kusha interceptors over the next year. The DRDO has already conducted a maiden launch of the 120‑km Kusha M‑1 missile, with M‑2 (150 km) and M‑3 (400 km) trials planned. The program aims to bridge the gap between existing medium‑range systems and the Russian‑supplied S‑400 air‑defence network.
- ▪The DRDO successfully test‑fired the Kusha M‑1 interceptor with a 120 km range off the coast of Odisha.
- ▪Future tests will include the M‑2 interceptor (150 km range) and the M‑3 interceptor (400 km range).
- ▪Project Kusha was approved by the Cabinet Committee on Security in May 2022 and accelerated after Operation Sindoor highlighted the need for long‑range surface‑to‑air missiles.
- ▪The Kusha interceptors are intended to complement India’s S‑400 air‑defence systems and enhance its anti‑ballistic missile capability.
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HomeNextIndia to test fire 3 Kusha interceptors as Mission Sudarshan Chakra acquires speedThe three interceptors under Project Kusha are all long range surface to air missile ready to take out any aerial threat towards India.Updated on: Jul 24, 2026, 10:21:29 ISTBy Shishir GuptaPrefer HTon GoogleShare viaCopy link Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Mission Sudarshan Chakra or anti-ballistic missile shield is rapidly gaining momentum with DRDO expected to test-fire three interceptors under Project Kusha from 120 km to 400 km range in the next 12 months.The Kusha missile system is capable of engaging threats across the 150-400 km range bandOn Thursday, the DRDO conducted maiden test-firing of the Kusha M-1 interceptor with a range of 120 kilometers off the coast of Odisha.
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