MISSILES • DEVELOPMENT

Project Kusha / ERADS (Indigenous Long-Range SAM)

Lead Agency: DRDO (DRDL / RCI) / IAF • Service: Indian Air Force, Indian Army • Budget: ₹21,700 Cr • IDDM: 80%

Strategic Overview

India’s sovereign long-range surface-to-air missile system with 3 interceptors (150 km, 250 km, 350 km) against stealth jets, cruise missiles, and ballistic targets.

Order of Battle & Operational Deployments

Long-Range Air Defence Enclaves ("Strategic Air Shield (350 km)") — Tier-1 Strategic Enclaves (NCR / Western / Northern) (Western / Central Air Command) — Status: forming
CCS Approval for Project Kusha Long-Range Air Defence System (₹21,700 Cr) (DAC Decision Portal)