Balasore, July 23 -- The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Thursday successfully conducted the maiden flight test of the Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (LR-SAM) system 'Kusha' from APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast.

The Kusha missile system is designed to destroy various aerial threats, including fighter jets, missiles, drones and large enemy aircraft, across a wide range and altitude.

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the DRDO on the successful maiden flight test of the system 'Kusha', calling it a major milestone in India's defence research and development.

He said the successful test marked an important milestone in India's defence R&D and highlighted the country's capability to de...