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Project Kusha: India's Evolving Air Defense Shield
In this episode of Carnegie Defense Insights, host Dinakar Peri examines key developments shaping India's air defense, military transformation, and maritime security.
By Dinakar Peri
Published on July 29, 2026
In this episode of Carnegie India Insights, host Dinakar Peri examines key developments shaping India's air defense, military transformation, and maritime security. Key highlights:
- DRDO's successful test of the Project Kusha M1 interceptor and its role in strengthening India's indigenous multi-layered air defense network.
- The Indian Army's rollout of Integrated Battle Groups (IBGs), what they mean for operational readiness and rapid mobilization, and why their deployment in the eastern sector is significant.
- The Indian Navy hosting a Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) exercise for the first time, highlighting India's expanding engagement with the Bahrain-based multinational grouping.
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