- D o R d. The Defense Research and Development Organization is the full name of the organization.
- The DRDO has declared the start of “Project Kush,” an air defense system.
- The system will be able to identify and eliminate enemy armor and projectiles at a great distance, including drones, stealth fighter jets, and cruise missiles.
- Interceptor missiles, fire control radar, and long-range surveillance are all part of this indigenous system.
- Target detection and destruction will be possible at a range of 150 to 200 kilometers using this system.
- The development of Project Kush has received funding from the government of Rs. 21700 crore.
- DRDO plans to have this system developed by 2028 or 2029.