Project Kusha / Programme LRSAM / PGLRSAM
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it is already discussed, without booster it can not reach the required range.
This was from 2023 or 2024 possibly, I forgot when actually. But it was among other reasons (besides booster and kv tubes order, rocket motors , uav hiring etc) for believing some internal trials have happened for LRSAM (and possibly some config changes have happened like we have seen). Strain gauges, sensors, bonding materials and associated items are a bit longer lead time line items as they only accept one specific make for each hence orders are released ahead accordingly per convo with supplier on phone.
As per SCOD report, Kusha is mission mode project with user bearing large cost ie Navy funding it well from their budget, not just DRDO allocated project capital.
As per SCOD report, Kusha is mission mode project with user bearing large cost ie Navy funding it well from their budget, not just DRDO allocated project capital.
Jain said BEL is currently focused on product development and aims to speed up system readiness. Prototype development is expected in the next 12 to 18 months, followed by user trials that may take an additional 12 to 36 months.
Is it just me or the stated speed of these interceptos is kinda on the lower end??
One of the major reason for buying foreign system like S 400
Consider the relative velocity wrt the interceptor and you can understand. LRSAM will be low end hypersonic.
Does it significantly hinder its ability for BM interception?
Really?? But I thought the consideration for buying the S-400s predates Project Kusha's commencement.
I do not have expertise on this but likely not , systems are made for specific targets and role basis. SAM systems cover usually tactical ballistic threats that is short/mid range TBM, hence 60kg warhead in some version and classified under AD role. BMD role is much different , hence multi layered BMD assets are being made. It is virtually not advisable to use a slim 250/350mm dia interceptor to shoot down an incoming RV several times larger than itself.
It's an area denial system like S-400 with limited BMD role. For full-fledged theatre denial role we already have deployed Phase I BMD, soon to be followed by Phase II & Phase III.
Anyways, PGLRSAM shall make our A2/AD level several notches high than before. Since it will be 100% indigenous, so we could make it in numbers and deploy it all across LAC/LOC/International Borders.
Delhi: On BEL Kusha project, Chairman DRDO Dr Samir V Kamat says, "Its first missile development trial will happen this year. We hope that its full development will be completed in 2028 and then its induction will start.
He knows its not possible. Too much of an optimistic timeline never happens. But no accountability giving such statements to media.
If you compare it with other recent missile developments. Its 3 years of development trials minimum with additional years for user trials and processing of order by MoD. Meaning, there wont be an order placed before 2029-30. This is in case there are no issues.
Akash NG was first tested in January 2021. Last year, it underwent its final developmental trial. There will be user trials this year. Then, it may be presented to the MoD to proceed with orders.
