Defence Indigenisation Framework
Indigenous development of strategic weapon systems like Kusha is guided by India's defence procurement and self-reliance framework, under which the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) and associated procedures categorise acquisitions to prioritise indigenous design and manufacture.
- The Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2020 prioritises categories such as "Buy (Indian-IDDM)" — Indigenously Designed, Developed and Manufactured — over import-based categories.
- DRDO-led programmes like Kusha, once successfully tested, typically transition to production involving Indian public sector undertakings (e.g., Bharat Electronics Limited) and private defence manufacturers.
- Successful indigenous development of long-range SAM technology reduces foreign-exchange outflow on defence imports and strengthens strategic autonomy in a sensitive dual-use technology area.
● Tracked since July 23, 2026 · last seen August 28, 2026 · updates as the daily brief publishes
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