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The Kusha system is being developed to counter a broad range of airborne threats, including fighter aircraft, missiles, unmanned aerial vehicles and large military aircraft across an extensive range and altitude envelope. Its missiles, surveillance and fire-control radars, command-and-control centre and associated weapon-system components have been developed by DRDO laboratories in cooperation with Indian industry.
An expendable turbojet is generally designed to power platforms intended for limited-duration or one-way missions. Such engines can potentially support unmanned aerial systems, aerial targets, decoys and stand-off platforms. The government has not disclosed the specific platform for which the new engine has been developed.
DRDO’s Centre for Air Borne Systems signed the first contract with AI Engineering Services Limited, New Delhi, for converting six Airbus A321 aircraft from their commercial configuration into platforms suitable for further modification under the AEW&C Mk-II programme. A second contract was signed with Adani Defence Systems and Technologies Limited, Ahmedabad, which will serve as the Development-cum-Production Partner for the aircraft’s mission systems.
Named after the historic coastal town of Malvan in Maharashtra, the warship is the first Indian naval vessel to be commissioned at Karwar and the seventh ship inducted into the Navy during the year. It is one of eight Mahe-class vessels being constructed by Cochin Shipyard Limited and incorporates more than 80 per cent indigenous content.
Hosted by the Southern Naval Command, the programme is being conducted under the Indian Navy-led Combined Task Force 154 in partnership with the Combined Maritime Forces. The engagement includes 254 participants from 26 countries, supported by 74 facilitators, representatives of four international organisations and subject-matter experts.
Under the new provisions, 50 per cent of the vacancies in these recruitment categories will be reserved for former Agniveers. The measure is intended to provide a structured employment pathway for personnel completing their term of service under the Agnipath recruitment scheme.
The IAF contingent includes experienced pilots, engineers, technicians, air traffic controllers and other specialists. India will deploy its Rafale multirole fighter aircraft, supported by C-17 Globemaster III strategic transport aircraft and IL-78 aerial refuelling aircraft, which will play key combat support roles throughout the exercise.
India has taken a major step towards securing its strategic communication networks against future cyber
The commissioning ceremony will be presided over by Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh, Chief of the Air Staff, in the presence of Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command. Senior naval officers, representatives of Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi, veterans, and other distinguished guests will also attend the event.
Addressing the Border Roads Organisation Strategic Infrastructure Conclave in New Delhi on July 16, 2026, he said modern military capability depends on the infrastructure required to move soldiers, weapons, fuel and supplies to operational areas.
