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India.com
6 days ago
- Business
- India.com
Project Kusha: Indias Indigenous S-400-Style Air Defence System To Be Ready Soon
Taking a giant leap towards self-sufficiency in defense technology, India is designing a locally developed long-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) system similar to Russia's S-400 under Project Kusha, an all-India collaborative project by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL). The native system is being developed to resemble the performance of the Russian-produced S-400 Triumph, which had lately come into action during Operation Sindoor, when Indian military forces were able to intercept more than 300 Pakistani drones and missile attacks following terror activities from the other side of the border. Project Kusha Timeline And Scope As per The Economic Times, the indigenous system's prototype is likely to be completed within the next 12 to 18 months. The user trials could then be stretched over 12 to 36 months to test operational effectiveness. BEL, one of the main defence PSUs that is engaged in air defence systems such as Akashteer, is also developing essential subsystems of Project Kusha, such as advanced control systems and radar technologies. BEL Chairman and Managing Director Manoj Jain replied on the March quarterly earnings call that the company is waiting to hear regarding the choice of a system integrator and would like to be among them if two are chosen by the government. NDTV Profit said Project Kusha had the potential to yield a Rs 40,000 crore defence order, making it a flagship project of India's missile defence capabilities. S-400 Triumph Still Relevant India had signed a USD 5.4 billion deal with Russia to buy five S-400 systems in 2018. So far, three have arrived, while the fourth is due next year and the fifth will come in 2026. Meanwhile, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval will travel to Moscow from May 27 to 29 to attend the 13th International Meeting of High Representatives for Security Issues. He will be required to advocate for the early delivery of the rest of the S-400 systems. BEL's Other Defence Projects Besides Project Kusha, BEL is also undertaking the QRSAM system's development. Negotiations are on to close its contract, and a specialized team has been constituted to complete the project, which is likely to create orders worth Rs 30,000 crore. "We are the production agency for QRSAM, so the order will come to BEL," Jain stated. Operation Sindoor: Air Defence In Action During Operation Sindoor, India struck back at the April 22 terror strike in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam—which killed 26 people—by carrying out precision attacks on nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The Indian Air Force had fielded the S-400 system along with local missile defences such as Akash, Samar, Barak-8, and anti-drone capabilities through the Integrated Air Command and Control System (IACCS). The S-400 system's superior radar and engagement capabilities made it capable of countering aerial threats up to 400 km away, reiterating its strategic value. As India keeps ramping up its defence readiness in the face of regional security threats, Project Kusha is a key step towards indigenisation and technology independence in air defence. The success of this indigenous S-400 substitute has the potential to radically change India's strategic independence in missile defence capabilities.
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First Post
27-05-2025
- Business
- First Post
FirstUp: King Charles III to deliver throne speech in Canada, NSA Doval likely to visit Russia... The headlines today
King Charles III is in Canada to deliver a speech from the throne in Ottawa as the Canadian parliament is set to open. National Security Adviser Ajit Doval is likely to visit Russia to attend the 13th international meeting of high representatives for security issues. Meanwhile, French President Emmanuel Macron will be on a two-day visit to Indonesia from today, while an all-party parliamentary delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor will visit Panama read more Britain's King Charles III is set to deliver a speech from the throne in Ottawa. File image/AP It is set to be a busy Tuesday with several events lined up for the day. Firstly, King Charles will be in Canada to deliver a speech from the throne in Ottawa as the Canadian parliament is set to open. Meanwhile, NSA Ajit Doval is likely to visit Russia to attend the 13th International Meeting of NSAs on Security Issues. French President Emmanuel Macron will be on a two-day visit to Indonesia from today. An all-party Parliamentary delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor will visit Panama today. Meanwhile, France's National Assembly is set to vote on proposed laws concerning palliative care and assisted dying in the country today. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Here is all that is likely to take place throughout the day. King Charles III to deliver throne speech as Canada parliament opens Britain's King Charles III is on a visit to Canada to deliver the speech from the throne in Ottawa. The 76-year-old monarch has accepted an invitation from Canada's newly appointed Prime Minister, Mark Carney, even amid notwithstanding the monarch's ongoing treatment for cancer. This address will signify the official opening of Canada's new parliament and will delineate the government's legislative agenda. Traditionally, the throne speech is read by the governor general, the monarch's official representative in Canada. The last time a British monarch delivered it was in 1977, when Queen Elizabeth II visited the country. The visit comes at a time of rising tensions between Canada and the United States, after US President Donald Trump suggested making Canada the 51st state and raising tariffs on Canadian goods. NSA Doval likely to visit Russia National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is likely to be on a two-day visit to Moscow to attend the 13th International Meeting of NSAs on Security Issues from today. according to India Today, The meeting will be chaired by Russia's Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu. NSA Ajit Doval will be in Moscow from May 27. File image/PTI Doval will hold bilateral meetings with his various counterparts during the summit, including Shoigu. Doval is also expected to meet with Russian officials to discuss bilateral cooperation and regional security issues. Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh were set to visit the nation but cancelled their respective trips in view of the Pahalgam terror attack. Emmanuel Macron to visit Indonesia French President Emmanuel Macron will be visit Indonesia for two days beginning May 27. Indonesia's Foreign Minister earlier stated that Chinese Premier Li Qiang will also be present during that time. The two leaders will hold talks with Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto. Indonesia's Foreign Minister Sugiono earlier said, 'The plan will be to have President Macron visiting Indonesia after the Asean summit in Kuala Lumpur. Prior to that, there will also be a visit from the prime minister of China.' Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi also confirmed Li's trip to Indonesia in April following his meeting with President Prabowo. Shashi Tharoor-led all-party delegation in Panama An all-party Parliamentary delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor will visit Panama from Tuesday (May 27) to convey India's strong message of zero-tolerance for terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. The delegation will reach there from Guyana. During the three-day visit, the delegation will interact with Panamanian leadership and key interlocutors from the media, strategic community, Indian community and diaspora and friends of India in Panama, the Embassy of India in Panama, Nicaragua and Costa Rica posted on X. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD France to vote on palliative care and assisted dying bills France's National Assembly is set to vote on two significant end-of-life bills today, namely access to palliative care and to legalise assisted dying under specific conditions. The assisted dying bill proposes allowing adults suffering from serious, incurable conditions causing unbearable physical or psychological suffering to request medical assistance in dying. Patients would be required to self-administer a lethal substance, with medical assistance permitted if they are physically unable to do so. The palliative care bill aims to establish an enforceable right to palliative care, ensuring that all patients have access to comprehensive end-of-life support. This initiative addresses the current shortfall in palliative care services, as highlighted in a July 2023 report by the Court of Audit, which noted that only half of the needs in this area are presently met. With inputs from agencies
India Today
26-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
NSA Ajit Doval's Moscow visit called off after his seasonal flu diagnosis
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval's trip to Moscow to attend a high-level security meeting this week has been called off as he has been diagnosed with seasonal flu, official sources told India Today was scheduled to attend the 13th International Meeting of High Representatives for Security Issues in the Russian capital from May 27 to May is looking forward to resuming bilateral engagement with Russia on strategic and security matters at an early opportunity, sources meeting, which Doval was scheduled to attend, will be chaired by Russia's Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu and will address various security issues. advertisement Doval was to hold bilateral meetings with his various counterparts during the summit, including Shoigu, and was also expected to meet with Russian officials to discuss bilateral cooperation and regional security Doval attended the meeting, it would have been his first visit to Moscow following Operation Sindoor. The meeting also assumed significance due to Indian air strikes on Pakistani terror launch pads and the role played by BrahMos missiles, an India-Russia joint venture, and the S-400 air defence was likely that discussions with Russian authorities would have taken place over ongoing tensions with Pakistan apart from defence cooperation with Moscow and other regional security India, Pakistan is also a member of the SCO, and its NSA Lt Gen Asim Malik is also expected to be in Moscow for the meeting, news agency PTI Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh cancelled their Russia visits earlier this month owing to the security situation after the Pahalgam terror attack, in which 26 civilians were InMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Ajit Doval#Operation Sindoor#Russia
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
NSA Doval down with seasonal flu, calls off his visit to Moscow
NSA Ajit Doval will not be travelling to Moscow this week to attend the 13th International Meeting of High Representatives for Security Issues that will be held on May 27-29. Doval is unable to participate due to indisposition with a seasonal flu, sources said. "He's looking to take forward bilateral engagement with Russia on security matters at an early date," said a source. Russia has invited more than 150 countries for the event that will be chaired by secretary of the security council of the Russian Federation Sergei Shoigu. Pakistani NSA is also expected. Invitations have been sent to countries of the Global South and East, the CIS, Collective Security Treaty Organisation, the Eurasian Economic Union, Shanghai Cooperation Organisation countries, as well as to the leadership of 20 international organisations, Russian Security Council had said.
News18
26-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
NSA Ajit Doval Calls Off Planned Trip To Russia As He Is Down With Flu
Agency: PTI Last Updated: Ajit Doval was scheduled to attend the 13th International Meeting of High Representatives for Security Issues to be held in Moscow from May 27 to 29. National Security Advisor Ajit Doval's planned trip to Moscow this week has been called off as he is indisposed due to seasonal flu, sources said on Monday. Doval was scheduled to attend the 13th International Meeting of High Representatives for Security Issues to be held in Moscow from May 27 to 29. He is unable to participate in the meeting due to indisposition with a seasonal flu, the sources said. The NSA is looking forward to taking forward bilateral engagement with Russia on strategic and security matters at an early date, they said.
